CNC Turner Programmer / Setter

CNC Turner – Programmer/Setter

Role

A skilled member of the CNC turning section. Reporting directly to the CNC turning section leader. Role is to program, set and operate CNC turning centres. Working to supplied drawings and job instructions to produce quality components “first time every time”.

Responsibilities

Programming/Setting
• Able to create entire new programs to customer’s drawing requirements
• Competent with relevant programming methods
• Be a competent problem solver
• Have some understanding of mathematical concepts required (e.g. trigonometry)
• Able to program and set effectively to optimise cycle times
• Be aware of tooling available and utilise accordingly
• Ensure every job is clocked onto and time recorded
• Able to program and set machine within allocated time or improve where possible
• Ensure correct information logged on to tooling sheets including ensuring that any amendments are updated accordingly
• Able to recall saved programs and ensuring any amendments to program are correctly saved
• Ensure component submitted for first off inspection meets drawing requirements first time
• Where practical, pre-set/program ready for next job

Operating
• Meet or improve required run rates as per job instructions
• Inspect components to ensure that it meets customer’s drawing requirements
• Complete any shop floor paperwork (e.g. production control sheets) at the stated intervals
• Ensure that the housekeeping in the area in which they are working is maintained
• Familiar with and able to operate basic manual machines when required

Quality
• Promote a “right first time” culture
• Ensure that any variances between working practice and work instructions/standards are brought to the attention of either their Section Leader or Quality Manager
• Must ensure that any deviations from the customer’s drawing requirements is brought to the attention of their Section Leader or Quality Manager for formal approval
• Be familiar with all aspects of inspection equipment and ensure correct equipment selection for current job
• Undertake first off inspection if issued with QA stamp by Quality Manager

People – Direct Reports
• Ensure that correct work instructions are available to the machine operative for the current job
• Ensure that the machine operator who is continuing with the job is sufficiently trained/instructed on the task and report any concerns to the Section Leader
• Able to identify the needs or opportunities of said machine operators
• Supply assistance to machine operatives when required

Continuous Improvement
• Strive to improve efficiency, effectiveness and cost reduction of each and every job
• Promote continuous improvement through example
• Ensure that 5S activities are adhered to and make recommendations for improvements within this program

If you feel this is the right role for you then please send us your CV in a word doc as soon as possible.