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CNC Machine Operatives

by Yeo Valley

Location

St. Austell, Cornwall

Pay rate, Salary

On site parking, access to public transport

Contract Type

Temporary

Summary

Job description

CNC Operator | CNC Machine Operator | CNC Milling Operator | CNC Machinist

North Cornwall | Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus | Monday to Friday, 7:45am-3:20pm with an Early Friday Finish | 36 Hours per Week | Temporary-to-Permanent


Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting three experienced CNC Machine Operators to join an international manufacturing business in North Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturer, setting and operating CNC milling machines and surface grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer and plastic moulds, press tools and other tooling components.

The positions are offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a competitive salary, annual bonus and a 36-hour working week.


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • Annual bonus.

  • Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

  • 36-hour working week.

  • Day shifts, 7:45am-3:20pm, with an early Friday finish.

  • Opportunity to work within an international manufacturing business.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Setting and operating 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines.

  • Setting and operating CNC/NC surface grinders.

  • Carrying out in-process quality inspections and resolving or escalating quality issues.

  • Following all machine instructions and ensuring the correct use of equipment and assets.

  • Complying with process work instructions, control plans, maintenance schedules and safety procedures.

  • Reading, understanding and correctly interpreting engineering drawings.


Qualifications

  • A formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience would be desirable.


Work Experience

  • Previous manufacturing experience in an industrial setting is essential.

  • Experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required.


Required Knowledge & Skills

Candidates must have experience in:

  • Setting and operating CNC equipment.

  • On-machine programming.

  • Using measuring equipment.

  • Interpreting engineering drawings.

  • Modern cutting tools and techniques.


Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous:

  • Using Fanuc machine tool controls.

  • Operating multi-axis machine tools.

  • Manufacturing elastomer moulds, plastic moulds and press tools.

  • Using conventional toolroom machinery, including mills, lathes and surface grinders.

  • Knowledge of other toolroom machinery, including cylindrical grinders, EDM and WEDM.

  • Using automation processes and database-managed machine tools.

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.


Interested?

If you are an experienced CNC Operator or CNC Machinist looking for your next opportunity within an international manufacturing business, apply now to be considered.

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