CNC Machinist

Working hours: 39 hrs a week
Positions available: 1
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Site location: Denroy Plastics Ltd, 9 - 11 Balloo Drive
Department: Technical

Purpose

To support the Technical Department in effective management of all projects flowing through the toolroom assisting the team in managing cutting-edge projects for our biggest customers from aerospace to automotive.

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform machine setups quickly, accurately, and efficiently
• Work with CAM programming to develop, and improve CNC programs
• Design and aid in the fabrication of tooling and fixturing for parts of varying complexity
• Operate machines to produce first off production parts prior to moving onto advanced operators
• To improve, Lead, organise and control processes within an APQP project structure
• Coordinate with Technical, Production, Quality, and other relevant departments to develop and implement manufacturing plans
• Liaise with external stakeholders including suppliers and customers to ensure smooth implementation of products
• Collaborate with other functions in internal trials to validate internal manufactured tooling, jigs, and fixtures prior to production
• Conduct Design for Manufacture reviews
• Implement technical advancements to increase production where possible
• Ensure good housekeeping in line with Health & Safety and 5 S practices
• Maintain quality standards through understanding of the Quality Management System
• Monitor and document operational and performance issues and provide feedback
• Contribute to day-to-day operations as required by the Technical Manager and Toolroom Lead

Essential Criteria

A Higher-Level qualification, such as Degree/HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline and 3+ years recent relevant experience in a Toolroom role, time served machinist and/or CNC programmer.

OR

5+ years recent relevant experience in a Toolroom role, time served machinist and/or CNC programmer.

Desirable Criteria

• CNC machining operations including mills (HAAS) and lathes (Citizen)
• Manual machining operations including mills, lathes, drills and jig bores
• Welding experience
• Knowledge of machining of metals, plastics and composites
• Experience using CADCAM software such as Powershape, Powermill and HyperMill
• Understanding of GD&T
• PLM, ERP and Document management awareness such as 3DX, INFOR and Therefore
• APQP knowledge
• Customer facing experience

This is not an exhaustive list but is an indication of the extent of the role. There is significant opportunity to develop this role further as it is a critical function in Denroy.