CNC Miller / Setter / Operator

Ultra; Tring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision engineering is seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator to join the team at their Tring facility. In this role, you will operate CNC Milling Machines and Lathes, ensuring the production of high-quality components. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible 9-day fortnight work schedule and numerous employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those with strong CNC capabilities.

Benefits

Annual Bonus – Performance Related

25 days’ holiday with an option to buy 5 more

4x Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Early Finish on Fridays

Pension contributions

Ultra Select Benefits: subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates must have CNC experience for both Lathe and Milling Machines.
• Security clearance BPSS level required.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting up, and operating CNC Milling and Lathes.
• Collaborate with engineering on new developments.
• Maintain traceability and documentation.

Skills

CNC Lathe and Milling Machine Programming, Setting & Operating

Knowledge of speeds and feeds for Aluminium and Stainless Steel

Understanding of programming languages FANUC, ProtoTRAK, G-Code

Tools

3D Modelling software (Solidworks HSM, Fusion 360, or OneCNC)

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Description

At Ultra I&C's Communications business, we are keen to recruit an individual with solid CNC experience to join our team in Tring.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC Milling Machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications, working in our new, clean, air-conditioned machine shop.

Additionally, the ideal candidate must also have experience in running CNC Lathes to produce precision components. This includes knowledge of programming, setting up, and operating VMC's using CAM software and G-Code.

Benefits include a 9-day fortnight working pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement machining strategies and action plans, as directed by the Machine Shop Team Leader, to support the manufacturing facility's strategic objectives.
• Manufacture products and collaborate with engineering to provide input on new developments and legacy products.
• Work within a small, multi-disciplined team, operating and maintaining CNC Mills and lathes.
• Occasionally work on Milling machines as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
• Sequence operations, tooling, programming, and setup requirements for efficient manufacturing.
• Liaise with Quality on non-conformance issues and suggest resolution activities.
• Maintain batch traceability on raw materials delivered and used on Shop Orders.
• Recognize, solve, and implement changes for machining-related problems.
• Work with Manufacturing team to ensure products meet standards.
• Keep production documentation accurate, up-to-date, and legible.
• Manage security of information as per the Information Security Policy.
• Opportunity to develop offline programming skills using CAM software in the future.

Essential Skills:

• CNC Lathe and Milling Machine Programming, Setting & Operating
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for Aluminium and Stainless Steel
• Understanding of programming languages FANUC, ProtoTRAK, G-Code

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Haas/XYZ/Bridgeport Machines
• Manual Turning & Milling skills
• Experience with 3D Modelling software (Solidworks HSM, Fusion 360, or OneCNC)
• Basic CMM experience

Security Clearance:

• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS level security clearance.

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Due to the nature of the programs we deliver, candidates may need to obtain relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• 25 days’ holiday with an option to buy 5 more
• 4x Life Assurance
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on Fridays
• Pension contributions
• Ultra Select Benefits: subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.

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