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Ensure the smooth running of the CNC Machine Shop. This will include hands on machine operating/programming and offline programming.

* Attending daily production meeting to establish and understand requirements.

* Assessing engineering drawings to establish a strategy for creating a machined part. Implementing the strategy with consideration to which machine, or combination thereof gives the most efficient use of time and resources, available tooling and whether new tooling is required.

* Alerting, and liaising with purchasing and production staff as to material/tool requirements.

* Offline programming using Hypermill software, to ensure each machine has the programs required for the planned work.

* Assessing and agreeing lead times with the Production Manager.

* Ensuring quality targets are always met. Liaise with Quality Engineer so that all parties are aware of tolerance limits and how these are to be attained and measured.

* Planning work across several machines in order to maximise machine efficiency.

* Liaising with engineering staff to ensure quotes are accurate with focus on materials and machine run times.

* Implement and maintain machine maintenance schedules.

* Have a strong involvement in the development staff members skill/capability levels and training. Including being invested in staff appraisals.

* Manage machine shop staff workload, holidays, attendance, and overtime etc.

Qualifacations:

Personal Attributes

* A proven track record in 3 and 5 axis milling and turning is essential as well as off-line programming experience. Preferably HyperMill.

* Backed up by qualifications in these disciplines.

* Ability to organise and run/oversee the running of multiple machines simultaneously.

* Supervisory experience an advantage.

Company Benefits

* 4 Day week

* Uniform provided

* Free onsite parking

* Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate

* Sick pay (After qualifying period)

* Company pension scheme

* Cycle Scheme