Liaising with the Area Manager to ensure that Production and Quality Targets are met in accordance with the Production Plan and Product Specifications.
Ensuring all relevant Technical queries within the department are resolved and actioned accordingly.
Responsible for ensuring the set-up and operation of CNC milling machines and Surface Grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components.
Developing and maintaining control of Technical Procedures relating to the relevant Milling Operations.
Leading and championing Lean Sigma programs and activities.
Supporting the Management Team to meet delivery and cost objectives.
Training members of the Team and Mentoring, whilst sharing best practices with less experienced colleagues.

Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
Extensive experience in setting, programming & operation of CNC equipment
Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques, cutting tool design and machining strategies.
Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
Experienced and conversant PC user
Experience in Fanuc machine tool controls
Experience in multi-axis machine tools
Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
Experienced in Offline programming & part verification.

Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.
Committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Tech Lead, CNC Mould Mills

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