CNC Operator

Cook Compression , with over 100 years of history in the Energy Resources industry, have pioneered technology developments and are renowned for the quality and reliability of their product range which includes reciprocating compressor valves, packing cases, pistons, rings, and wipers, supplying to both OEM's and the aftermarket. With established manufacturing sites globally, we are now seeking to recruit additional permanent staff due to expansion at our facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
ABOUT THE JOB
The CNC Operator , works within a fully integrated CAD/CAM manufacturing facility, operating multi-axis CNC machining-centers / lathes, predominantly for turning operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
HNC / NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, or time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline, or a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools – predominantly lathes within a lean-manufacturing work environment
Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm
Experience working with machine control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhaim or Haas, with a proficiency in standalone programming and editing. Setting knowledge and correction offsets to ensure repeatable dimensional accuracy and surface finish
Experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometres, callipers, height gauges and bore gauges
Ideally with experience in the power, oil & gas, aerospace or similar environment
Ability to work rotating shifts early and back shifts, Monday to Friday
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements
Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium and bronze
Read, understand, edit or write complete programs.
Intuitively understand capabilities of tooling and machinery
Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections
Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity
Perform boxing of parts to include cleaning, oiling, wrapping and boxing the final product for shipment
Perform cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing and aligning to ensure free action of movable parts and operating requirements
Use precision measuring instruments and gauging devices and performs various quality inspection type procedures to include dimensional verification
WHAT WE OFFER
Pay
Annual earnings of £41,356 (£21.49 per hour) based on working 37 hours per week, on the following repeating shift pattern:
Week 1(Early Shift) Mon. to Thurs. 05.45 to 13.30, Fri. 05.45 to 14.30
Week 2 (Late Shift) Mon. to Thurs. 13.15 to 23.00 Fri. is non-working day
Additional Benefits
Annual leave based upon length of service, starting at 25 days rising to maximum of 28 days, plus 8 Bank holidays
Company sick pay
Enhanced paternity pay
Enhanced maternity pay
MIP
Bonus - Shopfloor employees are eligible to participate in the Manufacturing Incentive Bonus Scheme which is paid quarterly and dependent on the achievement site metrics and goals
Reward and recognition scheme
Stakeholder pension scheme – Company contribution is currently 5%
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Insurance
- paid at 4 x basic pay.
Free uniform and PPE
Free health checks and Eyecare Voucher scheme
Cycle to work scheme
On site Parking
Free parking
Free refreshments
MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY
Cook are part of Dover Precision Components, who are in turn owned by Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8.5 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.