CNC Turner Setter/Operator - 3-5 Axis Precision Machinist

TE Connectivity Corporation; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Hastings, UK, is seeking a CNC Machinist (Turner) to set up, program, and run 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines in a busy machine shop. You will ensure first article inspection, maintain OEE, and keep a safe, clean, and compliant work area in line with TE policies.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship with C&G/NVQ in mechanical engineering, experience on Fanuc, Citizen, and Mazatrol, and the ability to read engineering drawings and use metrology equipment.

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice with C&G/NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience working on alternating early/late shifts with minimal supervision.
• Experience setting and operating 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machine tools.
• Experience of Fanuc, Citizen and Mazatrol is desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a range of measurement equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all TE policies and procedures, EHS and safety first together with delivering exception ECE.
• Driving and encouraging the values and key behaviours in all actions
• Highest level of accuracy/attention to detail, to ensure standards of work are exemplary with minimal defect.
• Organized and self-motivated to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibility in an efficient manner.
• Excellent communication at all levels both internally and externally.
• Fully flexible with tasks and the ability to multi-skill.

Responsibilities

• Set up a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools by installing and adjusting work holding devices, tooling, spindle liners and bar feeders.
• Operate a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools, ensuring that machine downtime is minimised.
• Verify programs and settings using measuring equipment on first articles and apply adjustments and program modifications.
• Ensure component compliance in accordance with engineering drawings and quality procedures using a range of inspection equipment.
• Record daily operations on machine tools and provide operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the department.
• Maintain and improve time standards.
• Ensure that daily maintenance is carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Observe health and safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• Adhere to company procedure at all times.
• To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time by the business within Production or elsewhere as may be required.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Metrology and inspection

Safety and housekeeping

Flexible and multi-skilling

Communication

Education

Time served apprenticeship with C&G/NVQ in mechanical engineering

Tools

Fanuc

Citizen

Mazatrol

3-axis CNC

4-axis CNC

5-axis CNC

Job description

TE Connectivity in Hastings, UK, is seeking a CNC Machinist (Turner) to set up, program, and run 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines in a busy machine shop. You will ensure first article inspection, maintain OEE, and keep a safe, clean, and compliant work area in line with TE policies.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship with C&G/NVQ in mechanical engineering, experience on Fanuc, Citizen, and Mazatrol, and the ability to read engineering drawings and use metrology equipment.