CNC Machining Technician - Hoyland
Monday 30 January 2023
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The CNC Machining Technician will operate CNC Machining centres to achieve the required quality at the required output. Provide feedback and Ideas for improving the process and identifying & reporting reasons for any delays, failure to achieve efficiency targets, and quality concerns.
They will follow planned daily targets to ensure the correct mix of work is completed to maintain/ improve Kanban stock levels and ensure no delays occur within our finishing Value Stream
They will follow company procedures to optimise the process and reduce waste/ Non-value added activities and ensure that no faults are passed forward to the next process.
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
The Role in More Detail
- Operate horizontal twin pallet machining centres to machine large fabrications
- Make necessary adjustments to the Machining parameters/ offsets etc. as with any repeat production requirements (not programme changes)
- Make tool changes where required, using tool setting equipment and selecting the correct cutting tips and adjustments.
- Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes
- Carry out process operations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Quality in-process inspection, and Pre-delivery Inspection
- Complete administration that is required for updating production control systems for job completion and inventory accuracy
- Report all machining defects through our internal Concern Note process, to enable containment, correction, and the review of root causes to implement preventative action
- Carry out daily, weekly and monthly Operator Planned Maintenance Tasks
- Ensure 5S standards are maintained daily and continuously improved in line with monthly audit actions
Qualifications and Experience
- Apprentice-trained machinist with 5 years post machining experience
- Previous experience with CNC Programmes & Parameters
- PC literate with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
Characteristics
- Good communicator with excellent team working skills
- Able to maintain a professional direct and indirect approach with all members of the company
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A can-do, want-to-improve attitude
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Able to work to tight timescales and under pressure, while maintaining a calm, prioritised, and structured approach to all tasks / issues
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Self-motivated and task-orientated
- Be a committed team player with an emphasis on flexibility, and productivity
- Focus on continuous improvement
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.