CNC Operative

JBT Corporation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Overview ...

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 25 plus countries all over the world and we are growing both organically and by acquisitions and we are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us!

JBT currently has a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Proseal team just south of Manchester.

Proseal UK Ltd is a company that designs and manufactures high quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. Having been established for 25 years, demand for the Proseal product is growing and we are responsible for developing many plastic-based alternatives for preserving the life of and carrying food safely. Formed in 1998, Proseal has not only become the leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery and tooling in the UK but is now also recognised as a major force internationally with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Australia along with offices in Ireland, Holland, Spain, Canada, South America, and Dubai.

The Opportunity ...

Your Initial Role Within Manufacturing:

Your initial role within manufacturing will be primarily a ‘CNC Milling Operator’. Within this role you will be operating a CNC Milling Machine to make quality components according to the requirements stated on the engineering drawings.

This role is not limited or restricted to, as the business is proactively seeking to enhance and further employee’s skills and knowledge. All relevant training will be provided, as such skills within the following departments could be attained over a period of time:

• CNC Milling – Setting & Operating
• Proform – Welding, Hot-rod forming and Blade forming
• CNC Turning – Programming, Setting and Operating
• CNC Programming – CAD/CAM Offline Programming
• Finishing – Manual machining using Pedestal Drills and Automatic Machine Tappers

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the job holder at any time according to the needs of the business. As such from time to time the business will require support in other areas to facilitate the ability to meet customer needs. As such you will be encouraged to help support by temporarily moving department, altering daily duties or fulfilling overtime.

General Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

• To adhere to all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To complete allocated work to the company approved quality standard
• To complete allocated work to the company approved standard times
• To complete allocated work to the company schedule
• To adhere to all departmental agreed procedures and tasks

Department Specific Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Ensure all PPE is worn and used as instructed by the ‘Risk Assessments’ and ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ provided by the company
• Ensure working area and equipment to be used is clean, safe and in good condition
• Ensure all daily safety and maintenance checks have been completed
• Lease with leadership on production efficiencies to achieve on time delivery
• Ensure geometric and visual quality standards are maintained
• Load cnc programs to cnc milling machine
• Read and follow cnc programming instructions
• Load tools and input correct geometry
• Load material safely into the cnc milling machine
• Measure specified dimensions before removing part from the cnc milling machine
• Remove any sharp edges
• Mark the part with any identification required for traceability
• Any reasonable requests as they arise

Abilities Required:

• To be able to stand for long periods of time
• To be able to work with a variety of materials such as but not limited to, Stainless Steels, Aluminium’s, Acetals
• To be able to pick materials or parts from the ground
• To be able to lean, reach and stretch
• To be able to work with cutting fluids such as but not restricted to, coolant, grease, oil
• To be able to work with hand tools that vibrate

Aptitudes Required:

• To always work in a safe and controlled manner
• To see and highlight quality deviations
• To see and highlight opportunities for improvement
• To help fellow employees as and when required
• To maintain a clean and organised working environment

Qualifications / Experience Desired:

• Previous experience working in a health and safety conscious business
• Previous experience operating a CNC milling machine
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing business
• Previous experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Previous experience using engineering measuring equipment
• An understanding of ‘Continuous Improvement’

Why work at JBT ...

• Competitive salary in line with the market
• Potential to progress within the company in the future
• Holidays 33 days including bank holidays
• FOC parking on-site, vending machines, break-out areas with table tennis and football table
• Benefits system with great discounts, Cycle to Work Programme and our EAP.
• And of course, a super bunch of people to work with!

Shift Pattern/Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, with a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day and two paid 15 minutes per day. A total of 40 hours per week.