CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

Christie & Grey Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Christie & Grey Ltd, based in Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator to run Vertical Machining Centres with Fanuc controls. You will interpret engineering drawings, set up tools, program new routines, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

The role involves planning production schedules, maintaining safety, and supporting lean production goals while meeting tight deadlines. ON-SITE position with overtime prospects.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls and CNC milling.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and machining symbols.
• Commitment to health and safety on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and program CNC milling machines to drawings and specifications.
• Plan your own production schedules to meet requirements.
• Position parts in jigs and fixtures prior to machining.
• Perform first piece and subsequent inspections per C&G quality standards.
• Set up and run new programs and change CNC tool offsets.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and housekeeping; keep machine safe.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Accuracy

Timeliness

Reliability

Thoroughness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc controls

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, experienced CNC Machine Operator to join our professional and friendly team here in Tonbridge, Kent.

For over 100 years Christie & Grey have taken pride in designing and manufacturing innovative vibration and noise control solutions for customers around the globe. We continue to grow by providing class leading customer service across multiple sectors such as Construction, Marine, Defence, Power Generation and Rail.

Position:

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machine Operator, to run our Vertical Machining Centres. You will be conversant with Fanuc controls, and can demonstrate a clear understanding of engineering drawings and machining symbols, having the ability to:

• Set, operate and program CNC milling machines efficiently producing products to drawings and specification.
• Plan your own production schedules to produce parts as required by the Production Manager.
• Positioning parts into jigs and fixtures prior to machining.
• Performs first piece dimensional inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by C&G quality standards.
• Set up and run new programs.
• Change CNC tool offsets.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities, making sure the machine is set and left in a safe condition.
• To have a positive and flexible approach to working and good engineering practice.
• To maintain and improve productivity within machine capability to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Once trained, load and unload material manually or with forklift, depending on weight and size.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A competent machinist either qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or has suitable relevant experience .
• Safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Understands health and safety on the shop floor.
• Develops good working relationships with the other employees.
• Has a good working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Up to £34295 per annum + Company Benefits and Overtime

£32,000 to £34,000 depending on experience

Up to £12.71 per hour + Plus Holiday Accrual