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CNC Operator

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Operator to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Southampton, S40
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Skill & Experience. 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.

About The Company

Based in Hampshire, their small but diverse team have an extensive knowledge in sourcing, designing, manufacturing, and fitting lightweight stone products. With a worldwide client base in various sectors, they are looking to offer a unique opportunity to manufacture stone products.

They are a dynamic company looking for an experienced CNC operator in the stone industry. Candidates need to be organised & demonstrate critical thinking for this versatile role consisting of working with a small team and using a range of CNC equipment in producing high quality stonework.

About The Role

The role involves driving complex cutting machines such as a 5-axis CNC and 3-axis waterjet machine to create accurate pieces from natural stone materials for facades, bespoke fabrications, and other stone projects. The role is a mixture of cutting programming, stone selection, stone handling/placement and machine operations and maintenance.

Duties:

• Operate 5 axis Stone CNC machining centres & 3 axis Waterjet CNC machining centres.
• Programming and interpretation of drawings.
• Creation of CNC drawings.
• Machine & plant maintenance.
• Tool stocking & checking of tools.
• Daily pre-operation checks on your specific machines.
• Quality control & checking of manufactured products.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) thinking and analysis.
• Problem Solving.
• Assist with general shop floor housekeeping and maintenance and day-to-day operations of factory floor.
• Collaboration with team members to ensure efficient workflow and completion of projects.
• General Health & safety awareness and compliance with all H&S policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have some experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the stone industry is beneficial but not essential. They will also need to be self-motivated, trustworthy and results driven.

The candidate should show the ability to think in 3D with a keen attention to detail and drive to be successful.

• Education in an engineering background.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally experience working with CAD and thinking in 3D.
• Understanding of construction / masonry drawings.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic understanding of CNC operation.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to fit into a small team.
• Time management and organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to self-manage.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success.
• Willingness to learn and positive problem-solving attitude.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

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