CNC Operator

Beyond the shutter; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Skilled CNC Operator to join their state-of-the-art facility in Ellesmere Port. In this role, you will be responsible for operating advanced CNC machining centers, ensuring precision and quality in the manufacturing of engineered components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CNC operations, a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and the ability to work with various machine control systems. This position offers competitive annual earnings and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and a bonus scheme. If you are passionate about precision engineering and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced paternity pay

MIP Bonus

Stakeholder pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Free uniform and PPE

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machine operation experience in a lean environment.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances of less than .0025mm.
• Experience with machine control systems and precision inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and set up CNC machines for production.
• Perform quality inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity.

Skills

CNC Machine Operation

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Tooling Knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fanuc

Mazak

Heidenhain

Haas

Micrometres

Callipers

Height Gauges

Bore Gauges

Job description

Company description:

Cook are part of Dover Precision Components, who are in turn owned by Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8.5 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. www.dovercorporation.com

Job description:

Working for Cook Compression, a Dover company as a Skilled CNC Operator, you will be working at the main European manufacturing site located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. This is an 8,000m2 state-of-the-art facility, featuring a suite of fully automated, up to 9-axis CNC machining centres, where we are performing the full end-to-end manufacturing process for a wide range of engineered and made to order reciprocating compressor components such as valves, pistons, rings, rods and packing cases supplying to both OEM's and the aftermarket.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements
2. Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
3. Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium and bronze
4. Read, understand, edit or write complete programs.
5. Intuitively understand capabilities of tooling and machinery
6. Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections
7. Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity
8. Perform boxing of parts to include cleaning, oiling, wrapping and boxing the final product for shipment
9. Perform cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing and aligning to ensure free action of movable parts and operating requirements
10. Use precision measuring instruments and gauging devices and performs various quality inspection type procedures to include dimensional verification

Required profile:

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

1. An apprenticeship, HNC or NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools; predominantly lathes within a lean-manufacturing work environment
3. Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm
4. Experience working with machine control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhaim or Haas, with a proficiency in standalone programming and editing. Setting knowledge and correction offsets to ensure repeatable dimensional accuracy and surface finish
5. Experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometres, callipers, height gauges and bore gauges
6. Ideally with experience in the power, oil & gas, aerospace or similar environment
7. Ability to work rotating shifts early and back shifts, Monday to Friday

What we offer:

Pay
Annual earnings of £42,680 based on working 37 hours per week, on the following repeating shift pattern:

1. Week 1(Early Shift) Mon. to Thurs. 05.45 to 13.30, Fri. 05.45 to 14.30
2. Week 2 (Late Shift) Mon. to Thurs. 13.15 to 23.00, Fri. is non-working day

Additional Benefits

• Annual leave based upon length of service, starting at 25 days rising to maximum of 28 days, plus 8 Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Enhanced maternity pay
• MIP Bonus - Shopfloor employees are eligible to participate in the Manufacturing Incentive Bonus Scheme which is paid quarterly and dependent on the achievement site metrics and goals
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Stakeholder pension scheme – Company contribution is currently 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance - paid at 4 x basic pay.
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free health checks and Eyecare Voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Parking
• Free parking
• Free refreshments