CNC Machinist

Skilled CNC Machinist (CNC Turning, Milling and Wire EDM) - Day Shift

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

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

Essential Qualities include:

• Apprentice trained.

• A number of years’ experience of programming, setting and operating a range of CNC Machinery including 4 Axis Vertical machining centers and 2 Axis Lathes.

• Hurco Winmax control experience or similar.

• Ability set and program 1off and small batch work.

• 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:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machine tools and manual Tool Room machines, to produce small 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:

• Experience of programming and setting wire EDM Machines.

• Understanding of GD&T.

• Lean and continuous improvement skills, including 6S.

• Experience of Fanuc controls may also be beneficial but not essential.

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 24 January 2025

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