JLD Recruitment Ltd Looking for CNC Programmer at
Bulwark
, Gwent Full Time
CNC Programmer (Offline) / Project Analyst
Department: Prototyping/Manufacturing
Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am – 1:45pm
Location: Bulwark, Chepstow
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
To help expand the Kaidex Ltd CNC programming team by working with cutting Autodesk Powermill & Powershape software (Computer Aided Manufacture) software and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machines in order to produce high quality CNC components, both bespoke and production.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To create and prove CNC CAM programs using state of the art software in order to machine bespoke and production components
Review CAD designs and provide feasibility and timing feedback (Programming and machining) to assist the Projects Team
Ensure CNC programs are correctly completed within a set timescale.
Work within the Kaidex Programming team to share knowledge and problem solve when difficulties arise.
Liaise with software and workshop technical assistance in order to overcome any issues.
Utilize available software in order to aid the programming team (PowerMill, PowerShape etc).
Create work instructions and tool lists for machine operators to follow.
Monitor all programs to make sure they follow instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
To study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
To communicate with supervisor, engineers, production, quality and shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Operate CNC machines when required to include but not limited to Setting, Machining and Inspection.
To operate lifting devices for movement of parts.
Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with company quality policies and procedures, company policies and safety and environmental regulations.
To participate in cross functional process improvement teams and will actively participate in team production meetings
Assist the quality team to identify potential programming / machining related issues and provide feasible solutions
To detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine within capabilities, control or control media as required to ensure quality of production. To report all machine malfunctions to machine makers.
Program CNC mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tools, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
Ensure that safe working practices are followed.
In addition to the above tasks additional duties may be required in order to meet project deadlines
Skills/qualifications:
Experience in using CAM software for offline programming (Preferable: PowerMill)
Ability to understand CAD files and 2D drawings with regards to manufacturing
Able to follow oral and written instructions.
Able to perform basic maths function.
High levels of attention to detail.
Experience in a similar manufacturing role is preferable.
Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and reliability.
Proactive and innovative.
To work effectively on your own and as part of a team, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
The ability to prioritise workload.
The ability to work well and accurately in a time-constrained and pressured environment.
