CNC Turner

Optical Precision; St Albans; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Job summary

Optical Precision in St Albans is seeking a CNC Turner, Setter and Operator (Fanuc) to load, set up and operate a FANUC lathe, maintaining quality and safety while keeping accurate records.

You will set up three- and four-jaw chucks, install tools, input instructions, verify first runs and measurements against drawings, and maintain equipment; overtime and a bonus are available. Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar environment.
• Skilled turner with setting/operating experience on Fanuc CNC lathes.
• Live within 30 mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Load, set up and operate FANUC CNC lathe to produce machined parts.
• Maintain quality, safety and records; adhere to QA procedures.
• Set up three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, and attachments; check offsets and coordinates.
• Measure first runs and sample parts; verify against drawings and specs.
• Report any issues; follow instructions from Production Director/Manufacturing Manager.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc control

Manual turning experience

Tools

Fanuc CNC Lathe

Job description

CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - Fanuc (We offer on machine - programming training)

Salary £34,000 - £36,000 Per Year, Plus Benefits and Overtime

St Albans

Responsibilities

Produce machined parts by loading, setting up, and operating a FANUC CNC lathe; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, and supplies.

• To ensure that all equipment, gauges and instruments are within calibration prior to use, including all personal equipment.
• Understand how the role operates within, and contributes to, the Company's QMS.
• Report to Management any risks or opportunities which may impact upon achieving the desired outcomes and achieving customer satisfaction.
• To ensure that all equipment and materials where required is signed and accounted for prior to removal from inspection or designated location.
• Handle product in a manner to prevent deterioration and maintain fitness for purpose.
• Check stock of materials, components and tools and inform the relevant person when stock is needed. Verify receipt of stock into the workshop.
• Operating CNC lathes using FANUC software entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
• Set-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, brushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and inform the Production Director of any problems, delays or defective work.
• To complete work operations as instructed by the work cards and to complete all work cards including signature as required.
• To undertake all jobs in compliance with customer requirements identified on drawings, specifications and quality plans, as required.
• Size of components - Ø(Apply online only)mm - mix of metals but mainly steel.
• To undertake all duties as instructed by the Production Director and Manufacturing Manager.
• To seek advice and assistance from Production Director or Manufacturing Manager if unsure of any customer requirement identified on drawings, specifications or other documented data.

CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - ESSENTIAL:

• Minimum 3 years experience working in similar environment
• Qualified by experience of operating as skilled turner in similar role for minimum 3 years
• Previous experience of setting / operating Fanuc CNC lathes
• Live within 30 mile radius

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary: Circa £34,000 to £36,000 plus regular overtime and bonus
• Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Hours of Work: 40 hours Monday - Friday
• Overtime: Time-and-a-quarter during the week; Time-and-a-half Saturday mornings