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CNC Miller Setter Operator

Tring
4 weeks ago
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CNC Miller / Setter / Operator
By joining the Communications Business within Ultra I&C, your unique talents will be pivotal in shaping global communication for our dedicated warfighters. Your contributions will create cutting-edge solutions that enable precise, timely, and secure exchange of voice, video, and data communications for military applications. These advancements leverage high-capacity tactical radio, advanced waveforms, and state-of-the-art satellite communications technology.
At Ultra I&C's Communications business, we are keen to recruit an individual with proven CNC experience to join our team in Tring.
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC Milling Machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications, working in our new, clean, air-conditioned machine shop.
Additionally, the ideal candidate must also have experience in running CNC Lathes to produce precision components. This includes knowledge of programming, setting up, and operating VMC's using CAM software and G-Code.
Benefits include a 9-day fortnight working pattern.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:


  • Create and implement machining strategies and action plans, as directed by the Machine Shop Team Leader, to ensure that the manufacturing facility supports the business strategic objectives.

  • Manufacture products and work with engineering to provide input to new developments and legacy products.

  • Work within a small, multi-disciplined team, operating and maintaining the equipment with focus on operating CNC Mills and lathes.

  • From time-to-time work on Milling machines as required

  • Interpret engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished work piece.

  • Be able to sequence operations, tooling, programming and setup requirements to manufacture components efficiently.

  • Liaise with Quality on non-conformance & suggest resolution activities.

  • Maintain batch traceability on raw material delivered and usage on Shop Orders.

  • Ability to recognize, solve & implement required changes for machining related problems.

  • Work in co-operation with Manufacturing team to ensure product meets the agreed standard.

  • Ensure that production documentation is kept up-to-date, accurate and legible.

  • Manage security of information as defined in the Information Security Policy.

  • Opportunity to offline programming using CAM software in the future

Essential Skills:


  • CNC Lathe and Milling Machine Programming, Setting & Operating

  • Familiar with speeds and feeds for Aluminium and Stainless Steel

  • Understanding of programming languages FANUC, ProtoTRAK, G-Code

Desirable Skills:


  • Haas/XYZ/Bridgeport Machine Experience

  • Manual Turning & Milling

  • Use of 3D Modelling software (Solidworks HSM or Fusion 360 or OneCNC)

  • Basic CMM experience

At Ultra I&C, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to uphold respect, dignity, and fairness for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable laws. Guided by our core values, we foster a workplace supports each individual in reaching their full potential.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on business needs

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