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The Best Connection Group Limited; Littledean; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Multi-Tasking Lathe Operator to join its busy manufacturing environment. You will operate CNC lathes to produce components in line with engineering drawings, while supporting internal assembly flow lines and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires carrying out first-off and in-process inspections, recording results, and performing routine maintenance and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes or multi-tasking CNC machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC multi-tasking lathes to produce small to medium batches accurately and efficiently.
• Manufacture components from raw material in line with drawings and production requirements.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Complete relevant production documentation and traceability records.
• Maintain machine oils, lubricants and coolants at optimum levels; report faults.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks are performed and housekeeping standards are high.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by management.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspections

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Organisation

Housekeeping

Health & Safety

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

CNC Multi-Tasking Lathe Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating CNC machinery to manufacture high-quality components supporting internal assembly flow lines and ensuring production targets are achieved safely, accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC multi-tasking lathes to produce small to medium-sized batches efficiently and accurately.
• Manufacture components from raw material in line with engineering drawings and production requirements.
• Complete

first-off inspections using engineering drawings and appropriate measuring equipment.

• Carry out in-process quality inspections and complete all required quality documentation.
• Identify and report quality defects or issues to the CNC Setter or Supervisor.
• Ensure machine oils, lubricants and coolants are maintained at optimum levels.
• Change swarf bins and assist with machine sump-outs and cleaning when required.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly machine maintenance checks.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the working area.
• Report machine faults, maintenance issues or other concerns promptly to supervision.
• Carry out deburring, cleaning and final inspection of finished components.
• Complete all relevant traceability and production documentation.
• Follow company work instructions, quality procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues and others who may be affected by your work.
• Cooperate with all health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure company Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Correctly use all personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience operating CNC lathes or multi-tasking CNC machinery.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work to production deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards housekeeping, maintenance and health & safety.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider production team.