Machine Shop - Machine Setter/Operator

Purpose of the role

Duties and responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes to produce medium to large size batches of work in a timely manner.
• Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the machine shop supervisor.
• Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards and reporting any issues promptly to supervision.
• Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring.
• Deburring, cleaning, final inspection and completion of all traceability documentation
• Adhering to Health and Safety procedures.
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Essential Qualities