CNC Operator and Programmer

Todd Hayes Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Todd Hayes Ltd in the Norwich area is seeking a skilled CNC Operator and Programmer to join their manufacturing team. You will operate and program CNC extrusion machines, focusing on aluminium extrusions, with an emphasis on efficiency and quality.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in CNC machining, CAD/CAM, and a hands-on engineering mindset. The role requires flexibility with hours and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a busy production environment.

Qualifikationen

• Flexible schedule with potential extended hours.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM capabilities.
• Experience in CNC router programming or willingness to learn proprietary software.
• Ability to read CAD/CAM drawings and translate to programs.
• Experience CNC machine minding in wood or metal.

Aufgaben

• Operate and program the CNC extrusion machining centre, with proprietary software.
• Minimise material wastage and optimise machine utilisation.
• Report problems to supervisor.
• Train to carry out tasks in machining/finishing dept, including CAD/CAM CNC machines.
• Liaise with design engineer to resolve queries.
• Coordinate with Machine Shop Department Leader to plan work.
• Report shortages of material stock, tooling, or consumables.
• Assist with maintenance program per manufacturer guidelines.
• Keep machines and work areas clean and tidy.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with production to resolve machining queries.
• Adhere to ISO9001 Quality procedures.
• Undertake other duties as requested.

Kenntnisse

Flexible hours

CNC machining principles

CAD/CAM capabilities

CNC router programming

Proprietary programming software

Reading CAD/CAM drawings

Engineering aptitude

MS Office basics

Engineering calculations

Machining background

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Jobbeschreibung

CNC Operator and Programmer

Our client, a successful manufacturing business close to Norwich, are currently seeking a CNC Operator and Programmer to join their team

This is a full time, permanent position.

HOURS

: Basic hours 8:30am — 5:00pm Mon — Fri lunch (30 min lunch)

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Must have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to work extended hours on occasions
• Good understanding of the principles of CNC machining, design and engineering
• Has a reasonable knowledge of CAD/CAM capabilities
• The ideal candidate will have a good engineering aptitude, will be from a CNC router (or similar) programming background
• Prior programming experience or ability to learn proprietary programming software
• Ability to read and understand CAD/CAM drawings
• Ability to transfer practical CNC knowledge into program variables
• Basic understanding of PC file structures and MS Office programs
• Ability to understand basic engineering calculations
• Fundamental appreciation of business concepts
• Able to demonstrate success and experience in a machining background
• Have CNC machine minding experience within wood or metal work

JOB PURPOSE:

• To operate and program all CNC machines.
• Specific responsibility for the XYZ Milling and CNC extrusion machining centre for production of aluminium extrusions.
• Machining methods and quality to be in accordance with agreed machining principles and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

• Operate and program the CNC extrusion machining centre, utilising the propriety software
• Ensuring the optimum process to achieve minimal material wastage and optimum machine utilisation
• Reporting any problems or potential problems to your immediate supervisor
• Train to be able to carry out the maximum range of tasks within the machining / finishing department, including operating and programming all CAD/CAM based CNC machines
• Liaise with the design engineer to remove any ambiguity or resolve any product queries
• Liaise with the Machine Shop Department Leader to organise and implement work schedules
• Reporting any shortage of material stock, tooling or consumables
• Assist with the operation of a full maintenance programme in accordance with the Machinemanufacturers and guidelines
• Ensure that the machines, tools and working areas are kept clean and tidy ready to carry out the next task
• Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety procedures at all times
• Liaise closely with other production functions to resolve machining queries
• To adhere to, and assist in the continuous improvement of, Quality procedures and policies outlined in ISO9001 Quality Manual and Certification criteria
• To undertake any other reasonable duty as requested

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.