Diamond Turning Fabrication Technician

Rose & Young Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Shift allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Rose & Young Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Diamond Turning Technician (Fabricator) in Blaby. The role involves setting and operating ultra-precision diamond turning machines to manufacture high-precision components, with micron/sub-micron tolerances and strict quality control.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, monitor processes and perform in-process inspections using precision metrology. Competitive salary (£35,000), annual bonus and shift allowance are offered, with

Formación

• Experience setting and operating Single Point Diamond Turning or CNC Lathe machinery.
• Able to manufacture to micron/sub-micron tolerances and inspect with precision metrology.
• Familiar with drawings/specifications, process sheets and SOPs.

Responsabilidades

• Set, operate and optimise diamond turning machines to produce precision components.
• Interpret drawings and manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Manufacture and inspect parts to micron tolerances and maintain traceability.
• Identify and resolve tooling issues, process deviations and quality problems.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and adherence to SOPs in a busy fabrication setting.

Conocimientos

Diamond turning

CNC lathe

Precision machining

Reading drawings

Metrology equipment

Process control

SOPs & documentation

TPM

Quality focus

Health & safety

Independent work

High-value components handling

CNC programming

SPC / quality techniques

Descripción del empleo

Diamond Turning Technician (Fabricator), Blaby

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Annual bonus + Shift Allowance (on top)

Hours - alternate weeks 37.5 hours: (every other week) 6.00am - 2.00pm (Mon - Thus) 6.00am - 1.00pm (Friday) 2.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon - Thurs) 1.00pm - 8.00pm (Friday)

Job Purpose

Responsible for the manufacture of precision components to exacting customer specifications. You will set, operate and optimise ultra-precision diamond turning machinery with high dimensional accuracy and exceptional surface finish requirements. The role involves machining a variety of materials while maintaining micron and sub-micron tolerances, carrying out dimensional and surface quality inspections, and ensuring all components conform to drawing, process and customer requirements. You will be expected to take ownership of your work from machine setup and process preparation through to final inspection, maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, workmanship and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and optimise Single Point Diamond Turning machines to manufacture precision components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Manufacture components to micron and sub-micron dimensional tolerances.
• Install appropriate tooling, fixtures and machine parameters for production activities.
• Verify machine set-up, tooling condition and process parameters prior to manufacture.
• Produce first off components and conduct in process inspections to ensure process conformity.
• Monitor machine performance and make appropriate process adjustments to maintain quality and repeatability.
• Inspect finished components using precision metrology and measurement equipment.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Identify defects, contamination, handling damage, scratches, chips or other non conformances and escal...
• Complete process sheets, inspection records and production documentation accurately.
• Maintain full product traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and approved manufacturing processes.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider fabrication team.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, yield and repeatability.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Report equipment issues, tooling concerns, quality problems and process abnormalities promptly.
• Comply with all company health & safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills required:

• Proven experience setting and operating Single Point Diamond Turning or CNC Lathe machinery.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to micron and sub-micron tolerances.
• Experience producing and achieving demanding surface finish requirements.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision metrology and inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of ultra-precision machining principles and process control.
• Experience working with controlled manufacturing documentation, SOPs and process sheets.
• Understanding of TPM principles and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work consistently with small, delicate and high value optical components.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality.
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy and right first time manufacturing.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
• CNC programming experience related to ultra-precision machining equipment.
• Knowledge of SPC, process capability and statistical quality techniques.

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