TE Connectivity's CNC Machinists prepare detailed numerical control programs for use in production on numerical controlled machinery; they run the EDM, including programming, setup and operation. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.
Location: Hastings
Title: CNC Machinist (Turner)
Shift Pattern: Swing Shift
• Set-up a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools by installing and adjusting work holding devices, tooling, spindle liners and bar feeders.
• Operate a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools, ensuring that machine down time is minimised.
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring equipment on first articles and apply appropriate adjustments and program modifications.
• Ensure component compliance in accordance with engineering drawings and quality procedures using a range of inspection equipment.
• Record daily operations on machine tools and provide operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the department. Improving processes and applying tools and methods from the TEOA site plan.
• Maintain and improve time standards.
• Ensure that daily maintenance is carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Observe health and safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• Adhere to company procedure at all times.
• To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time by the business within Production or elsewhere as may be required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience setting and operating 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machine tools.
• Time served apprentice with C&G/NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience working on alternating early/late shifts with minimal supervision.
• Experience of Fanuc, Citizen and Mazatrol is desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a range of measurement equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all TE policies and procedures, EHS and safety first together with delivering exception ECE.
• Driving and encouraging the values and key behaviours in all actions
• Highest level of accuracy/attention to detail, to ensure standards of work are exemplary with minimal defect.
• Organized and self-motivated to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibility in an efficient manner.
• Excellent communication at all levels both internally and externally.
• Fully flexible with tasks and the ability to multi-skill.