CNC Turner

Optical Precision; Trowley Bottom, Dacorum; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Optical Precision in St Albans is hiring a CNC Turner, Setter, Operator for Fanuc CNC lathes. You will load, set up and operate machining equipment to produce precision parts, ensuring quality and safety. Overtime is available and benefits are provided.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar environment, plus live within 30 miles of the facility. 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a similar CNC turning role.
• Experience with setting and operating Fanuc lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Adherence to quality and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Load, set up and operate a Fanuc CNC lathe to produce parts.
• Maintain quality standards and safety procedures; keep records.
• Set up tooling, offsets and programs as required.
• Troubleshoot and adjust processes to meet specs.

Skills

CNC turning

Setting & operating

Quality control

Safety procedures

Record keeping

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.

CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - Job Duties

• 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