CNC Technician

Job Purpose

Shift Working - must be able to work early and late shift. No night-shift involved.

On-site location - Whetstone, Leicester.

To be able to work within a small team operating CNC machinery including 3 axis CNC Milling, high speed spindle polishers, single point diamond turning machines and twin lap polishing machines to manufacture a wide range of precision optics.

Most of your duties will be completed working from your own initiative whilst also adhering to standard operating procedures and work instruction documents.

You will work such hours as requested by your team leader or manager to complete your tasks and support the business in the attainment of specific objectives and goals. This includes working shift patterns.

You will be involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from you team leader or manager.

You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring scrap and rework is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

* Continually give your team leader or manager feedback on your progress, concerns, and suggestions.

* Provide accurate manufacturing completion dates to your team leader or manager to allow a smooth flow of product through the department.

* Communicate with internal customers and provide prompt feedback.

Quality

* Be competent to use in-process inspection equipment within the department and be able to interpret information to make changes to the process where necessary.

* Be able to consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework.

* Have a good understanding for the relevant standard quality specifications.

* Examine all work prior to passing onto the next stage and be sure that it meets all requirements.

* Show good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the products that you produce.

* Follow the site's comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.

Productivity

* Be able to consistently work towards, and improve, standard manufacturing times.

* Be able to manufacture high specification optics utilising your knowledge in fabrication processes.

Great team working environment

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

On-site benefits