CNC Maintenance Engineer - 1986

Thorlabs; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Entertainment area in canteen

Pension

Private health care

25 days holiday + public holidays

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Engineer to reinforce our Facilities team in Ely. The role focuses on first-line CNC downtime response, TPM activities, and implementing preventive maintenance across multi-axis mills.

You will liaison with CNC manufacturers and drive PDCA improvements within the CNC groups. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure equipment runs at peak efficiency, apply 5S in CNC areas, and train operators on PM activities while aligning with TPM and

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years as CNC Service/Maintenance Engineer.
• Mechanical and Electrical maintenance on CNC multi-axis mills.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics & programming.
• Electrical fault-finding and basic 3-phase work.
• Experience with Fanuc and Haas control systems.
• Core competency in multi-axis milling machines.
• Ability to multitask and manage time; work independently.
• Experience implementing TPM programs and risk assessing assets.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules; knowledge of PM systems/software.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies TPM, Kaizen, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first line response to CNC downtime.
• Support TPM activities for CNC machines (Design, implementation and ongoing activities).
• Liaise with the CNC Manufacturers/Service Engineering groups.
• Work with others to maintain a PDCA continuous improvement cycle within CNC manufacturing groups.
• Work with local cell leadership to ensure appropriate machining techniques and procedures are followed by the operators.
• Ensure machines are running to the required maximum potential/efficiency.
• Follow the procurement process when adding new equipment to the CNC value streams.
• Support a culture of 5S in CNC machining areas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop future strategies to support our CNC machining teams.
• Troubleshoot and conduct root cause analysis in the case of a disruption to the value stream.
• Train senior operators where appropriate for PM activities.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Fanuc control systems

Electrical fault-finding

TPM / Kaizen / 5S

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Independent working

Education

Apprenticeship trained or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc control systems

Haas control systems

Maintenance management software

Job description

What is the job?

Supporting a culture of continuous improvement in our CNC operation while working in a multi-disciplinary maintenance team. Carry out first line response for any CNC machine downtimes and non-operator TPM activities.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

Department: Facilities

Interview process: First stage: 1 hour Teams interview, Second stage: Onsite 2-hour interview

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

Ourpurpose-built facility isjust 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

What is essential to us…

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years as a CNC Service/Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience on CNC multi-axis mills
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics & programming
• Electrical fault-finding and basic 3-phase practical work
• Experience with Fanuc / Haas control systems
• Core competency in multi axis milling machines
• Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
• Attention to detail and creative approach to problem solving
• Experience in implementing TPM programs, including risk assessing assets and making recommendations on critical spares
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and maintenance management software
• Knowledge of Continuous improvement methodologies TPM, Kaizen, 5S and experience applying them to maintenance operations.

What we would like you to do/ to see…

• Carry out first line response to any CNC machine downtime
• Support all TPM activities for CNC machines (Design, implementation and ongoing activities)
• Liaise with the CNC Manufacturers/Service Engineering groups
• Work with others to maintain a PDCA continuous improvement cycle within CNC manufacturing groups
• Work with local cell leadership to ensure appropriate machining techniques and procedures are followed by the operators
• Ensure machines are running to the required maximum potential/efficiency
• Follow the procurement process when adding new equipment to the CNC value streams
• Support a culture of 5S in CNC machining areas
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop future strategies to support our CNC machining teams
• Troubleshoot and conduct root cause analysis in the case of a disruption to the value stream
• Train senior operators where appropriate for PM activities.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1986

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK www.gov.uk

All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

We are Disability Confident Committed

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.