Position Title:

CNC TURNER/ PROGRAMMER

Work Location:

EDS ENGINEERING – CHELMSFORD

Reports To:

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Natural Work Team:

PRODUCTION/ MACHINE SHOP

Clock / Salary:

CLOCK

Hours of Work:

39 HOURS PER WEEK, MON-FRI

LUNCH BREAK- 30 MINS PER DAY

JOB PURPOSE:

To set, program and operate machining centres on small to medium batch precision components, machining precision parts to customer specifications and within ISO9001:2015 quality standards.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Machining low quantities of precision components – various metals.
• Producing components from present order book using existing programs, tooling and fixtures.
• Program and engineer from scratch, new components using primarily online programming processes.
• Ensure all first off components are to an acceptable standard.
• Ensure all production components are to an acceptable standard adjusting the machine and using in process inspection where required.
• Full knowledge of CNC workshop equipment, set, operate and programme.
• Liaising with Inspection Department to ensure that products produced are to the specifications required.
• Ability to resolve queries and problems to best of knowledge before escalating up to next level.   Ensure minimum occurrence of errors and provide workable solutions.
• Responsible for adhering to health and safety rules and procedures.
• Conducting assigned tasks in a controlled and safe manner, paying particular respect to colleagues and Equipment.
• Present a positive attitude at all times and an adaptable approach to problems.
• Possible travel within the UK.
• Selecting the appropriate tooling for the job.
• Liaising with machine shop to ensure that products produced are to the specifications required.
• Ability to run multiple machining centres when required.
• Perform in process inspection operations.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Solid mechanical / engineering knowledge with indentured engineering apprenticeship,
  including the reading of engineering drawings and model requirements
• Offline programming knowledge advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication skills, at all levels
• Numerical and literacy skills
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Flexible attitude and approach to work
• Professional conduct displayed at all times
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• Ability to lift safe loads without assistance
• Positive attitude combined with a ‘common sense’ approach
• Ability to work well within a team, and as an individual
• Can pass on knowledge and skills to others, evaluating and validating training given
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a methodical approach to tasks
• Takes pride in self and work

SALARY:

Dependent on skills and aptitude