Ultra-Precision Diamond Turning Technician

Rose & Young Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shift allowance

Job summary

Rose & Young Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Diamond Turning Technician (Fabricator) in Blaby to set, operate and optimise ultra-precision diamond turning machinery, manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.

You will interpret drawings, inspect with metrology equipment, ensure quality and traceability, and work in a manufacturing environment with lean improvements; the role includes alternate weekly shift patterns and a focus on right-first-time manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating diamond turning or CNC lathe machinery.
• Experience achieving micron and sub-micron tolerances.
• Experience producing and achieving demanding surface finish requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision metrology and inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of ultra-precision machining principles and process control.
• Experience with SOPs and controlled documentation.
• Understanding of TPM and preventative maintenance.

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 conformance.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust processes to maintain quality and repeatability.
• Inspect finished components using precision metrology and measurement equipment.
• Carry out inspections per standards and customer requirements.
• Identify defects and non-conformances and escalate when required.
• Complete process sheets, inspection records and production documentation.
• Maintain full product traceability throughout manufacturing.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions and approved manufacturing processes.
• Work independently and as part of a fabrication team.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, yield and repeatability.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Report equipment issues and quality problems promptly.
• Comply with health & safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Single Point Diamond Turning

CNC Lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Precision metrology

Surface finish knowledge

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Diamond Turning machine

CNC Lathe

Precision metrology equipment

Job description

Rose & Young Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Diamond Turning Technician (Fabricator) in Blaby to set, operate and optimise ultra-precision diamond turning machinery, manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.

You will interpret drawings, inspect with metrology equipment, ensure quality and traceability, and work in a manufacturing environment with lean improvements; the role includes alternate weekly shift patterns and a focus on right-first-time manufacturing.