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CNC Miller Setter Operator

Tring
1 week ago
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Based: Tring
Who Are We?.....
At Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C)'s Communications business, 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.
Job Description
At Ultra I&C's Communications business, we are keen to recruit an individual with solid 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 (every other Friday off).
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
    Security Clearance:
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS level security clearance
    Our Benefits
    Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
  • Annual Bonus – Performance Related
  • 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
  • 4 x Life Assurance Cover
  • Flexible working hours
  • 9-Day fortnight working pattern
  • Pension Contribution
  • Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes – subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
    At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible

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