Machine Support Technician

Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Machine Support Technician to work within our Advanced Manufacturing Centre to support our Quality and Production Teams. 

The Role:

• Responsible for keeping 11 CNC machines controlled by Fastems management system running 24 hours/ 3 shifts.
• Assist with new part programme prove outs.
• Monitor tool life and responsible for tool change and resetting using Zoller tool measuring equipment.
• Support load station operators to ensure parts are loaded correctly.
• Ability to review CMM reports and take corrective action for any reported.
• Carry out TPM checks covering machine alignment, centre of rotation checks,
• Ability to monitor machines performance and identify/diagnose problems to take appropriate action.
• Understand hydraulic fixture operation and checks required to report when servicing is required.
• Fault finding and recovery of FMS robotic applications.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:   

• A time served apprenticeship, although not essential with the required machining background.
• A full understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Experience in setting and operating 4 and 5 axis machines with Fanuc controls.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all Production and Quality shift personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of cutting tools and be familiar with CNC tool holding methods.
• CNC milling experience would be advantageous.
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal, problem solving and communication.

Shift Details:

This role will be rotating weekly on an early and late shift.

Early Shift

Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00

Friday - 06:00 to 13:00

Late Shift

Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00

Friday - 13:00 to 20:00

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