CNC Machinist

Norbar Torque Tools Ltd., the world leading torque tool manufacturer is looking to recruit a CNC Machinist to support our manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will be required to meet the following criteria:

Essential Qualities include:

• Apprentice trained.

• Practical, hands on experience setting and operating multi-spindle, multi-axis CNC machine tools.

• Fanuc (ISO G Code) or similar controls experience.

• Ability to adapt between short batch runs to extended batch runs.

• Previous experience in cycle time reduction, tool management and optimisation.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

• Ability to accurately measure and inspect work.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC machine tools and occasionally, manual Lathes/Mills, to produce small to medium size batches of work in a timely manner.

• Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the Shift Manager/Cell Leader.

• Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards, 6S requirements and reporting any issues promptly to Shift Manager/Cell Leader.

• Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times.

• De-burring, cleaning, final inspection and completion of all documentation.

• Liaising with Production Engineering, Quality and Shift Manager/Cell Leader in problem solving and determining maximum efficiency.

Desirable Qualities include:

• Ability to understand, edit and write CNC programs.

• Understanding of GD&T.

• Lean and continuous improvement skills, including 6S.

In return we can offer a starting hourly rate of £19.96.

Norbar also offers a non-guaranteed bonus, generous contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, an award winning restaurant plus other lifestyle benefits.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22 November 2024

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date