CNC Toolmaker & Offline Programmer

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment seeks a Production Toolmaker/Programmer Engineer to set up, run and control manufacturing processes, and assist staff in resolving process problems to hit targets on cost, quality and timeliness.

You will offline program CNC machines, design tooling, select holders and tooling, read engineering drawings, and develop optimised speeds and feeds. Apprenticed trained toolmaker with CNC programming experience is required; salary is DOE.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with time served as Toolmaker/Programmer.
• Proficient reading and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Extensive background in CNC programming with machine-specific training as required.
• Skilled in selecting speeds and feeds for different materials.
• Understanding of holder, tip and cutter selection and work holding design.
• Ability to optimise programs and understand machinery/processes in the cell.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and control processes as instructed by the Cell Leader.
• Gather materials, tooling and documentation to set up the process.
• Prepare process per Route Card and Working Practice instructions.
• Consult with Team Leader when targets cannot be met.
• Record checks and verify documentation for each run.
• Offline modify CNC programs for changes and write new programs as needed.
• Design tooling with design/Manufacturing input and order external tooling when required.
• Maintain accurate records and report any problems to the Team Leader.
• Communicate with Cell leaders about process capability issues and improvements.

Skills

Apprentice trained Toolmaker/Programer

Computer literacy

Reading drawings

CNC programming

Speeds and feeds

Tooling selection

Work holding design

Process optimization

Machinery understanding

Education

Time served Toolmaker

Job description

DK Recruitment seeks a Production Toolmaker/Programmer Engineer to set up, run and control manufacturing processes, and assist staff in resolving process problems to hit targets on cost, quality and timeliness.

You will offline program CNC machines, design tooling, select holders and tooling, read engineering drawings, and develop optimised speeds and feeds. Apprenticed trained toolmaker with CNC programming experience is required; salary is DOE.