CNC Turner

Rexnord; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace parts manufacturer in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a CNC Turner Setter/Operator. The role involves operating CNC machines to produce precision parts, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates must have aerospace experience, proficiency with CNC lathes, and the ability to problem-solve independently. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and development in a professional and safe environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Aerospace experience or similar is required.
• Competent in operating CNC Lathes.
• Capable of operating without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning machines to produce components.
• Work with Planning and Quality teams on manufacturing methods.
• Participate in continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

CNC Lathe Operation

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Safety Adherence

Education

Apprentice trained or qualified by experience

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Takisawa CNC Turning Machines

Job description

Overview

Job Description: CNC Turner Setter/Operator Aerospace

Position Summary

Micro precision, part of the global $9.2 billion publicly listed Regal Rexnord Corporation, is a class leading supplier and highly trusted brand within the aerospace industry. Manufacturing precision gear splined and threaded components for our clients including Rolls Royce, Eaton, Collins Aerospace, Safran Power Systems, Meggitt and many more. With testing facilities, plus high-precision assembly services for small aerospace assemblies and core packs used in the windings of aircraft generators. Safety, quality, delivery, and cost are of the utmost importance to everything we do, allowing us to grow organically for over 40 years by providing an unrivalled service.

You will be part of a great team, working within a clean environment, producing high precision parts and components for the Aerospace industry. The nature of the work is small to medium batch with medium to high complexity. The primary focus of this position is to work with the Milling and Turning teams to drive safety, quality and delivery, exceeding our customer’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC turning machines and other machines within the Turning department to produce components to customer specification. Typical tolerances of +/- .001" (0.025mm) and occasional tolerances of +/- .0005" (0.0125 mm)
• Working with Planning, Quality and other teams on repeat and NPI jobs to develop manufacturing methods for our customer’s designs.
• Ensure accurate job timings are recorded within the Company’s ERP system, Javelin and scanning on and off jobs.
• Maintain 6s standards within the shop floor
• Participate in Kaizen events and look for continuous improvement opportunities- improving processes with small tweaks or complete re-engineering.
• Setting two axis CNC lathes, problem solving when setting.
• Basic understanding of programming with the ability to read the code.

Experience and Skill Required

• Previous Aerospace experience or similar is required
• Competent in operating CNC Lathes (Takisawa CNC Turning machines) using Fanuc controls , CMZ Turn experience would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of working with a range of materials i.e., Stainless Steel, Nylon, Titanium, Inconel & Aluminum to typical tolerance of +/- .001" (0.025mm) and occasional tolerances of +/- .0005" (0.0125 mm) in line with customer specifications.
• Either apprentice trained or qualified by experience
• Candidate must be capable of operating without supervision and have the capability to problem solve.
• Preferably apprentice trained in motor sport, oil and gas, or aerospace

Important Behaviors

• Puts the safety of self and others at the forefront and adheres to all safety measures
• Customer Focus- self-motivated with a desire to do a good job for our customers
• Instills Trust- able to work on own initiative and build good relationships with colleagues
• Action Orientated- understands changing production schedules and can adapt to changing customer requirements
• Continuous Improvement- doesn’t settle for status quo and curious to see what happens when changes are put in place
• Self-Development- wants to be able to do a good job and develop skills and knowledge

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.