CNC Machine Profile Operator

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Machine Profile OperatorLocation: Newcastle upon TyneSalary:

• Day shift rates span between £12.56-14.01
• Night shift rates span £16.70-18.63
• Day overtime is 1.5*Basic day rate
• Night overtime is 1.84*Basic day rate

Job Type: Permanent - Full-timeResponsive Engineering have recently been awarded a number of major, long-term contracts which will support the continued growth of the business for years to come.We now have opportunities for Laser and Waterjet Operators to join Responsive Engineering.The role: To operate CNC profiling equipment (Bystronic/Esprit/Flow/Trumpf) as instructed by supervision to produce a variety of high-quality products in line with customers requirements.Day to Day operations: Reporting to the Profiling Team leader, you will work as part of the profile machining team ensuring that you are producing products meeting the correct client specifications, maintaining the companys focus on quality, cost and delivery.Principal responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the machine operation plan is executed to the timescales required and to the required drawing/specifications, highlighting any deviation to the specification in a timely manner and through the correct channels
• Work methodically through tasks to ensure quality is not compromised when under time constraints
• Facilitate maximum machine utilisation with minimum down time
• Highlight any issues to your team leader/production manager in a timely manner to ensure that the production schedule is not impacted
• Prepare and load raw material and parts onto the machines
• Set and operate the machines to produce profiled parts
• Maintain plant and equipment in-line with PPM schedules and ensure appropriate spares are available. Carry out machine maintenance as required
• Supervise the machinery and make necessary adjustments to produce quality results
• Performing operations such as drilling, tapping, linishing and finishing as required
• Liaise with the profiling, production and engineering teams to clarify requirements
• Ensure consumable materials are readily available and notify through the correct channels of any low consumable stocks prior to stock outage.
• Ensure efficient storage and identification of raw materials
• Provide accurate documentation as required
• Maintain product traceability and compliance to the required standards
• Provide guidance, advice and expertise regarding machine setting, operating, training and general problem solving. Training others as requested, ensuring training is understood and that the trainee is competent to perform tasks safely and within the correcttimescales
• Contribute ideas to quality led improvement projects that drive for excellence
• Support overall Quality performance and adhere that quality policies and procedures are adhered to
• Maintain established housekeeping standards and practices. Responsible for housekeeping standard of equipment and work areas
• Comply with all QHSE requirements
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by your Team Leader, Production Manager or a member of the Senior Management team

Key interfaces:

• Production teams
• Production Support Team
• Quality
• Engineering

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Essential / Desirable:

• Knowledge of CNC profiling is essential i.e. Laser / Plasma / Waterjet
• Proficient in reading, understanding and interpreting Engineering drawings and specifications
• IT skills
• FLT and Crane licence is desirable
• 1-2 years of CNC profiling experience on of the following machines - Plasma (Esprit), Waterjet (Bystronic or Flow) or Laser (Trumpf)
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as but not limited to tape measures, Vernier calipers is essential
• Understanding of different material grades is essential
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills

Disposition (Required critical behaviours):

• Flexible can-do attitude
• Able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality at all times
• Self-motivated and confident when taking responsibility for all areas of work
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as required to support business needs
• Drive for improvement

Benefits:

• 25 days holidays per year + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service life insurance scheme
• Personal Injury scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
• Referral programme (up to £750)
• Onsite parking
• Free electric charging points
• Early finish on a Friday
• Onsite canteen and takeaway

Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, CNC Operator, CNC Machine Setter Operator, Mechanical Engineer, Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Machine Operative, Miller, Turner, Lathe, may also be consideredfor this role.

Keyskills :
LatheMillerTurnerMachine OperatorCNC OperatorCNC MachinistMechanical EngineerMachine OperativeMachine TechnicianCNC Machine Setter Operator