Mersen
MACHINING OPERATOR (IN140_06)
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CNC Machinist
Location: Teesside, Eaglescliffe
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday 6.00am – 2.30pm and Friday 6.00am – 1.30pm.
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
About the Company:
Mersen UK Ltd are a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, Mersen designs innovative solutions to address its clients’ specific needs to enable them to optimize their manufacturing performance in sectors such as energy, transportation, electronics, aerospace chemicals, pharmaceuticals and process industries.
The Role:
Mersen UK Teesside Ltd are currently recruiting for two experienced CNC Turners - Setters/Operators to join our busy Teesside Graphite Speciality (TGS) department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company with development opportunities available. As CNC Turner Setter/Operator, you will be expected to work to specifications and tooling instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods. Further, you will be expected to read drawings and routings for product specifications. Main duties of the role include:
- To ensure the CNC lathe is set and ran to its maximum capacity. Ensuring, if possible, all programs are written in advance of production start if possible.
- Preparation of the next available job prior to setting.
- Sets up and adjusts machine tools for other workers, such as machine runner.
- Works to specifications and tooling instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods:
- Reads drawings and routings for product specifications. Such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting tools to be used.
- Installs and adjusts holding device and fastens specified cutting and shaping tools in position to enable operator to produce finished work piece to specifications.
- Using CNC control selects and sets speed and feed of machine according to type of operation and specified material and finish.
- Starts machine to obtain first-run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances, using micrometers, gauges, and templates.
- Changes worn cutting tools and adjusted operation of machine, such as cutting speed, feed rate, or depth of cut, when required.
- Re-cycle all tooling in line with current company’s system/procedures 7W.
- May instruct operators, or other workers in machine setup and operation.
- Will set all machines and equipment within in specified zone.
- Ensures job is booked out of his/her area after completion.
- Lifts, moves, clamps, and bolts chuck/fixtures on machines, using hand tools.
- Cleans machine.
- To ensure all customer requirements internal and external are achieved.
- Be able to read all measuring equipment.
- Compares work piece to drawing and specification to verify conformance.
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Person Specification:
- It’s essential that applicants have programming/setting skills in FANUC or HURCO control.
- It would be desirable if candidates had experience in a graphite environment but is not a mandatory requirement, training will be given in the strategies used to cut that material to the ideal candidate.
- Candidates must be educated to at least GCSE level (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Mathematics or hold relevant equivalent qualifications.
What Mersen UK Offer:
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, 3 days of entitlement will be held to cover the Christmas shut down.
- Private Healthcare for all employees, after successful completion of the 12 week probationary period.
- Generous Pension scheme.
- Pluxee Benefits and Rewards Service, includes discount from many High Street Retailers and cashback options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Profit sharing scheme.
- Company Sick Pay.
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Main duties
Based on a route sheet process that specifies the drawing of the part and the operations to be performed, enters the equipment settings and calls up the machining programme.
Assessment indicator: Appropriate production resources
Arranges the part, initiates, then supervises the production operation, ensuring that it runs smoothly and in accordance with technical requirements. Ensures the flow and/or straightens parts in line with operational procedures and recommendations regarding safety and the environment.
Assessment indicator: Production standards met.
During production, uses suitable measuring instruments to conduct self-checks and/or cross-checks based on instruction sheets. Signal any quality issues.
Assessment indicator: Quality indicators
Ensures the required traceability (product/process) and reports on his/her work.
Assessment indicator: Applicable standards are met.
Takes part in improvement groups, as well as the induction and training of colleagues in equipment use.
Assessment indicator: Number of actions carried out
Carries out first-level maintenance on equipment and keeps his/her workspace clean and tidy.
Assessment indicator: 5S audit
Detects and reports unsafe situations.
Assessment indicator: Number of relevant unsafe or at-risk situations reported
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