CNC Operator & Programmer

Todd Hayes Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd near Norwich is seeking a CNC Operator and Programmer to join their engineering team. You will operate and program CNC extrusion machinery for aluminium extrusions, ensuring quality and timely production.

The role requires knowledge of CAD/CAM, programming experience or willingness to learn proprietary software, and a flexible approach to hours. A strong machining background in wood or metal is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and programming CNC machines.
• Understanding of CAD/CAM and ability to read drawings.
• Able to learn proprietary programming software.
• Good engineering aptitude with CNC routing background.
• Familiar with CAD/CAM capabilities and MS Office basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program the CNC extrusion machining centre.
• Minimise material wastage and maximise machine utilisation.
• Report problems to your supervisor and suggest improvements.
• Train to carry out tasks within machining/finishing departments.
• Liaise with design engineers to resolve product queries.
• Maintain health and safety procedures and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC principles

CAD/CAM knowledge

CNC router programming

Read CAD/CAM drawings

Program variables mastery

MS Office basics

Engineering calculations

Machining background

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Proprietary programming software

MS Office

Job description

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 ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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 Machine manufacturers 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.