CNC Team Leader: 3–5 Axis Milling & Mentoring

Kurt J Lesker; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Matched pension 5%

Health cash plan

Income protection

Cycle to work

Maternity/paternity pay

Wellness & charity events

Job summary

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, seeks a CNC Team Leader for our European Headquarters in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Lead CNC programming, set up 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, and mentor machinists to deliver precision parts.

You will require HNC/HND or equivalent, strong CAM experience (Delcam/MasterCam), and proven leadership. We offer a competitive salary, 40 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology or equivalent.
• Proven machining experience on CNC equipment or using CNC solid modeling.
• Delcam or MasterCam programming experience.
• Extensive knowledge of machine functions (G code, M code, Offsets, etc).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex machining operations on CNC milling machines and read and understand G-code.
• Mentor fellow employees to resolve complex machining problems.
• Write and edit complex CNC programs to support production requirements providing optimum manufacturing cost and quality.
• Set and operate 3, 4, and 5 axis machines.
• Read and understand Technical drawings.
• Produce quality parts in a timely manner.
• Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with machinists, Engineering, and Product/Production Management to solve problems and improve processes.
• Provide hands-on leadership/training for all team members across shifts for all stages and processes within the CNC department.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment; report safety concerns and preventative measures.
• Support the Production Board by monitoring daily performance/execution to routed hours and on-time delivery.
• Assist management with employee performance reviews and feedback.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining experience

G-code/M-code knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Delcam/MasterCam

Job description

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, seeks a CNC Team Leader for our European Headquarters in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Lead CNC programming, set up 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, and mentor machinists to deliver precision parts.

You will require HNC/HND or equivalent, strong CAM experience (Delcam/MasterCam), and proven leadership. We offer a competitive salary, 40 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package.