OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To program, set and manufacture small-batch aerospace components.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Responsible for setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits,
- Responsible for manufacturing all components within the agreed timescales,
- Responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required,
- Responsible for using a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components after manufacture,
- Responsible for mentoring new staff as required,
- Responsible for maintaining the agreed quality rating at all times,
- Responsible for making sure that manufactured product is suitably protected for transit,
- Responsible for working in the order of the manufacturing plan at all times,
- Responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly,
- Responsible for carrying out all tasks allocated by the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner,
- Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
- To support team members with other tasks as and when required,
- To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
- To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.
This is not an exhaustive list.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive CNC milling experience
- Experience in setting up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis)
- Ability to read engineering drawings, both metric and imperial, and be able to convert between both with ease
- Proficient in the use of diverse inspection and measurement tools
- Ability to safely and competently deburr metallic components
- Computer literate and methodical
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- GCSE English and Math's (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
- Apprenticeship served
- Programming training courses
- Experience in Aerospace/Automotive Industry
- Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience
- Ability to edit programs
- Ability to manually compensate tooling diameters and lengths to achieve tolerances
- Knowledge of Product Preservation and its importance
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Health Care Cash Plan*
- Employee Assistance Programme*
- Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
- Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay Scheme*
- Flexitime
- Early finish on Friday's
- Sports and Social Club
- Free car parking
- Free access to a local gym**
- Onsite café**(*Available after 1 year of service)(** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea)