Machine Shop Lathe Setter Operator

HALSTEAD, UK – PERMANENT

Working for an industry leader, renowned for their unwavering commitment to superior water management solution. Based in the historical and cultural significance of Halstead, makes it an interesting destination for those interested in exploring England’s rich heritage.

Job Overview:

As a Machine Shop Lathe Setter Operator, you will play a crucial role in the production process. Responsibilities include setting up machines, controlling and adjusting settings, feeding raw materials, and inspecting parts with precision tools. Periodic testing of machine operations, addressing issues during the shift, and ensuring product quality are essential. Utilizing cranes and forklifts, you’ll contribute to maintaining a smooth production cycle, keeping detailed records of unit output, and actively participating in quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities:

Understand, implement and follow all relevant procedures included in the Company’s Quality Manual.
Become fully conversant with, set up, load, unload and operate safely and efficiently, machinery, tools and equipment.
Produce components in accordance with layouts, drawings, sketches, production orders or verbal instructions; working to the stated limits of tolerance.
Complete time sheets, production returns, absence forms, holiday request forms etc. and pass promptly to Production Supervisor.
Carry out machine maintenance work according to skills and physical capabilities.
Use computer terminal to enquire and input details of operations, orders, parts, procedures, products, samples, services, stock, suppliers, time, tooling, etc.
Participate in physical counting of stock and investigate discrepancies. Help maintain an accurate record of goods in the warehouse and elsewhere.
Assist with, and where appropriate carry out, the training of other members of staff.
Advise Production Supervisor on the suitability and effectiveness of existing plant, equipment and staff. Make recommendations for the development or procurement of alternatives or additions.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
Establish and maintain friendly relationships with colleagues and staff. Exude a courteous and helpful manner to any person with whom he/she may come into contact in the course of his/her work.
In addition to the above specific duties the Production Supervisor, Production Controller, Departmental Manager or Production Engineer may allocate other duties as skills and work requirements dictate.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Production Apprenticeship or evidence of equivalent appropriate training. (e.g. NVQs, ONC ) minimum
Knowledge of factory/machine shop practices.
Ability to read and work to engineering drawings.
Previous setting / programming knowledge of CNC lathes
Previous Fanuc CNC lathe experience

Personal Qualities:

Establish and maintain friendly relationships with colleagues and staff.
Exude a courteous and helpful manner to all comers.
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information on the Company and potential and existing staff, specifiers, customers, clients and vendors – including personal details, costs, income, activities, plans, financial situation, services or products supplied, business or professional secrets.
As a Key member of staff, be aware at all times that the Company is judged by his/her own personal

standards of ethics, conduct, performance and presentation; act accordingly.

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