Flow-Mon is a successful Harrogate based manufacturer of specialist flow instruments. We are a small family owned business looking for a full time enthusiastic and proactive CNC Machine Operator.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business based in central Harrogate. If you fancy a challenging and rewarding new position please contact us.
Main Duties:
Produces machined parts by setting up, operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies. Assisting with other tasks designated by the Factory Manager.
Responsibilities:
· Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as, but not limited, to lathes and milling machines in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
· Operate, perform set-up changes and first article inspections on production runs utilizing CNC Machines.
· Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
· Identify problems before production runs, then start and observe machine operation to detect any other malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
· Read blueprints, precision measuring instruments and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerance and tooling requirements.
· Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.
· Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least one or more numerically controlled machines.
· Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
· Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
· Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
· 3 years CNC experience desirable
· Experience with reading part drawings is preferred
· Familiarity with measurement tools is preferred
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs is preferred
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,000+ depending on experience.