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IMI Process Automation

CNC Programmer Setter Operator

Poole
Posted about 16 hours ago
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We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Role Overview

The Programmer Setter Operator is responsible for producing components to drawing tolerances within the quality specification within the various industries IMI Poole operates.

This position requires someone skilled in machining processes to apply a logical approach to achieve production efficiency and targets.

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  • Selecting the best production methods, tooling, holding devices and the writing of programs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Read engineering drawings and plan method of manufacture
  • Select the correct tooling and holding devices for manufacture
  • Liaise with Production Engineers when specialised tooling is required
  • Produce tooling and method sheets
  • Write CNC programs using machine tool conversational programming
  • Prove the manufacturing method and optimize for production
  • Manufacture to correct drawing specifications
  • Carry out own 1st off inspection
  • Complete feedback tickets of set and run times
  • Complete OEE data sheet
  • Maintain production targets
  • Check and complete the necessary quality documentation
  • Maintain Lean principles
  • Ensure tooling and gauging are maintained to a high quality;
  • Liaise with Production Engineers when required to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

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Critical Competencies for Success

  • Experience of setting and running CNC Machines (Mazak Mill/Turn)
  • Experience in conversational programming
  • Ability to work as part of a team or work independently
  • Communicate issues and manufacturing improvements when they are identified
  • Ability to perform the job functions to a high standard under normal working conditions

Desirable Criteria

  • Apprenticeship trained
  • Demonstrable desire to progress and succeed
  • Some knowledge of (systems/software) computer use

Shift Pattern

Double Days shift pattern is as follows:

  • Early Shift – Mon-Thurs 6am-14:15 and Friday 6am-12pm and then rotates to Late Shift Mon-Thurs 2:15pm-10:15pm and Fri 12pm-7:30pm. 2 weeks early then two weeks lates.

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Location

Balena Cl, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7EF, UK

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