CNC Operator

John Crane; Springs; On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to manage machine tools in a production setting. The role involves setting up CNC machines, ensuring production quality, and working within tight tolerances. Candidates should possess a Red Seal Fitter and Turner qualification and relevant CNC operating certifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Fitter and Turner with CNC experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with precision measurements and tool setups.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turn and lathe machines.
• Ensure all produced components meet specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues.

Skills

Precision Measurement

Machine Operation

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Red Seal Fitter and Turner

CNC Operating certificate

Job description

• Program, Set-up and Run various machine tools on a CNC turn and / or lathe machine (Mazatrol Fanuk and Heiden Heim).
• Position and secure tools and tool holders to the tool heads.
• Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures, and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
• Operating the machine safely and competently per the manufacturer’s operating instructions and ensuring good safety and housekeeping.
• Ensure all components produced meet specifications using appropriate measuring equipment such as (Micrometers, Vernier, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges and etc).
• Must be able to select suitable tools and inserts, and cutters.
• Will be required to work within very close tolerances and be able to work in a production setting to meet ongoing production quotas.
• Read drawings, job orders, tooling instructions, or standard charts to determine specification procedures.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Monitor tool wear, change tools and inserts as required.
• Good work ethics and flexibility to work overtime and shifts as required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to contribute to continuous improvement techniques to improve output, quality, cost, and delivery.
• To avoid rejection and maintain the quality of production.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required of you by your Manager.
• Interpreting Technical Drawings and Specifications.
• Setting up and operating machine tools (both manual and CNC).
• Troubleshooting issues
• Collaborating within a team.
• Ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Fitter and Turner
• CNC Operating certificate.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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