Job title:
NC Programmer
Company
Magellan Aerospace
Job description
Position SummaryMagellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for an NC Programmer
- Full Time Permanent Contract
- 40 hours per week.
- Mon-Thu 7:30am – 4:30pm / Fri 7:30am – 1:30pm
- Job location: Blackpool Business Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP
- Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
- This role is governed by ITAR, restrictions may apply
The purpose of the role is to interpret customers’ specifications and engineering drawings and to engineer components using NC Programming/Verifying techniques. In addition, the role will involve driving down over capacity on machines to meet the company’s continuous improvement targets.Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Perkbox – includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
- Blackpool Transport ‘Travel to Work Scheme’ member – includes discounts on local transport routes
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Engineer components using NC programming carrying out the verification of various components on all CNC machines using hands on experience and practical application as and when required.
- Creation of prove-out sheets and oversee prove out of new programs.
- Liaise and support internal departments throughout the introduction of new or modified programs, creating prove-out sheets
- Read, understand and interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings.
- Design of various fixtures and jigs.
- Creation of component part documentation to create a stable process and to achieve a set machine runtime.
- Assist within all aspects of engineering the production process, material flow and machine utilisation.
- Generation of technical reports to suit customers requirements.
- React to shop floor requirements in a timely manner including provide problem solving support to minimise production downtime.
- Produce programs in a reasonable time frame and to the required cycle times.
- Work with the shop floor to improve existing methods including making improvements to machining techniques using the latest tooling.
- Optimisation of existing processes to drive down over capacity on machines with the objective of reducing the quoted runtimes to resolve bottlenecks in manufacture to meet CI targets.
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight time scales and in support of demands from the customer.
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a functional team.
- Actively support and contribute to the continuous improvement programme and lean manufacturing whilst continually reviewing working practices to remove and reduce waste and non-value adding activities. Ensure that your work environment follows the principles of 6S.
- Work in a safe manner complying with all risk assessments and procedures in line with company Health and Safety policy, taking a responsible approach to health & safety in relation to your own job role and to report any concerns to management as appropriate.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management in support of a changing business environment in order to achieve organisational requirements
Skill/Knowledge RequirementsAcademic:
Experience:
- Good understanding of tooling selection for the required component.
- Experienced machinist with working knowledge of hard metal and soft metal machining techniques
Key Competencies:
- Advanced MasterCam and Vericut simulation software essential, experience of Catia V5 Programming, other CAD / CAM software beneficial
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications
- High level of numeracy and literacy
Other skills/Abilities/ Personal AttributeSkills:
- PC skills, Microsoft Office.
Abilities:
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Flexibility in your approach to work
- Project management
- Organised, methodical and completer finisher
- Ability to work on own initiative and to coach and mentor more junior engineers.
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Team player with the ability to bring new ideas to the table.
About us:Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
Expected salary
Location
Blackpool
Job date
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:31:42 GMT
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