CNC Miller – Setter

Capricorn Applied Technology Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Late shift premium

Job summary

Capricorn Applied Technology Ltd in Greater London designs and manufactures high precision engine components for motorsport and niche automotive markets. The role covers setting up and operating horizontal and vertical CNC mills, selecting tools and programs, and preparing parts for the next production stage.

Reading engineering drawings, performing in-process inspection, and updating CNC programs are core duties.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or Training Programme with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Positive can-do attitude and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate horizontal and vertical CNC mills with Fanuc & Yasnac controls.
• Select correct tools, fixtures and programs for CNC machines.
• Read engineering drawings and programme for CNC machines.
• Carry out in-cycle and final de-burring to drawing specifications.
• Perform in-process inspection using micrometres and other measuring equipment.
• Manage programming updates for new components.
• Minor machine maintenance and cleanliness of area.
• Adhere to AS9100/ISO9001 QMS and work instructions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Yasnac controls

CNC mills

Job description

Capricorn Applied Technology Ltd began its life in 1998 specialising in the deep drilling and honing of complex high precision products evolving into the manufacture of cylinder liners and assembly of Formula 1 engine blocks and has expanded its expertise into the production precision-forgedged pistons. Today, Capricorn specialises in the design and manufacture of high-end precision engine components for the motorsport, niche OEM automotive, automotive aftermarket and niche aero markets.

Main duties

Setting and operating both horizontal and vertical CNC mills with Fanuc & Yasnac controlsSelecting correct tools, fixtures and programs for CNC machinesRe-setting machines for operators when requiredIn cycle and final de-burring prior to passing on to the next stage of productionReading engineering drawings and programme for CNC machinesCarry out in-process inspection to drawing specification using a variety of measuring equipment e.g., micrometresManagement of programming updates and programming for new componentsMinor machine maintenance, cleaning machine and own area at end of your shiftAdhere to AS9100/ISO9001 QMS, Route cards and work instructionsUndertake other appropriate assigned duties by the Production Manager

Essential

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or Training Programme with a minimum of 5 years' experienceKnowledge of Fanuc and Yasnac controlled horizontal & vertical CNC mills an advantageAble to read and interpret engineering drawingsPositive can-do attitude and willing to learnAccurate numeracy skills and attention to detail

Desirable

Experience manufacturing precision components for Aerospace or Motorsport

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidaysEmployer pension contributionOn-site free parkingOpportunity for overtime (non-guaranteed)Late shift premium

Working hours and shift details

- 40 hours a week- Different shifts available- + late shift premium (if working lates)- Report to: Line ManagerTPBN1_UKTJ