Jobs in Co Armagh

CNC Setter (Milling)

Responsible to: Production Manager
Hours of work – Monday- Thursday 8:45pm- 7am. (4 nights)

The post holder will be responsible for the following duties:

• Setup and operate CNC Milling machines using supplied set up sheets and NC program data within allocated time frames. 
• Understand fully, and be able to accurately interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical data to allow competent inspection and measurement of components ensuring conformity to specifications. 
• Select, assemble and install tooling into the VMC. 
• Make required modifications to programmes to ensure component conformance to specification. 
• Monitor the machining process and give feedback to programmers regarding program improvements allowing reduction of cycle times and increasing of machine efficiency.
• Identify and solve setup, program, machine and tooling issues effectively and efficiently during setup and production.
• Monitor the machining process and machine displays to detect malfunctions allowing corrective action.
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the engineering database regarding component NC programme revision level and ensure programs are backed up, etc.
• Assist with the creation and updating of machine/component setup sheets.
• Perform routine daily factory and machine maintenance tasks.
• Comply with, help with the implementation of and contribute to improving relevant quality standards
• Concise and accurate record keeping including job card completion. 
• Comply with all BPE housekeeping, health and safety standards and legislation and contribute towards making improvements.
• Working under minimal supervision and on own initiative. 
• Participation in relevant training when required 
• Participation in and contribution towards continuous improvement activities
• Assist other departments as required 
• Must be flexible to meet the company’s operational demands throughout the year.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by Production / Operations Manager

Job Specification

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years proven practical experience setting and operating 3 axis milling machines in a similar engineering environment.
• Be able to accurately and competently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Be able to competently use measuring equipment associated with precision components
• Ability to react to and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere and on own initiative.

Desirable Criteria

• Have a wide range of engineering skills including milling, turning, surface & cylindrical grinding, sawing and bench fitting.
• Previous experience of Mastercam CAM software.
• Have a good working knowledge of Heidenhain controls and understanding of associated NC code including console programming
• Have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of milling machine tooling
• Have a good standard of IT literacy

For further information, including a Job Description or to apply please contact Cherry by CLICKING APPLY FOR THIS JOB for an Application Form. 

Closing date Friday 10th January 2020 at 12 noon