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CNC Operator (Milling Technology)

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford, Telford and Wrekin

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About Us

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the

defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We

design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems

used by the British Army and international customers.

RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are

recruiting for CNC Operators who will be responsible for the production of

milled parts, primarily breech blocks and related components, for large-

calibre weapon systems. Manufacturing takes place on large CNC machines,

5-axis-machines in a 3-shift operation.

Important: For some work steps, training may take place at the main plant in

Unterlüß (Germany), while for other work steps, intensive on-site training

will be provided.

Position Responsibilities

· Independent preparation, set-up and operation of large CNC machines (5-axis-machines)

· Machining of high-quality components for large calibre weapons systems with very tight tolerances

· Production according to SAP production orders and production instructions

· Checking and measuring the finished components according to technical specifications and/or test plans, including regular worker self-checks during each production step

· Reporting production metrics through the factory data collection system

· Undertake any offset or minor changes to programmes

· Set up tooling and selecting correct tools for tasks

· Give input for continuous improvement of related processes, worksteps, tools, etc. to improve overall performance

· Support and work closely with maintenance to fix issues with equipment

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:

· Completed vocational training as an CNC-Operator

· Experience as a CNC-Operator and knowledge of working on CNC-

machines (milling technology or similar)

· Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings,

work instructions and test procedures.

· Fully confident in operating and number of CNC machines on daily

basis

· Competent in using jigs and fixtures.

· Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment

· Competent in use of measuring equipment for worker self checks

· Understanding and application of quality control within the

production line.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team, or

individually.

· Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical

aptitude, a continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate

attention to detail.

· Motivated to set up a new production for large calibre weapons

systems in the UK (Telford)

Desired:

· SC clearance · Crane and FLT licence · Professional experience in the defence industry

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to

build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver

world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for

personal development and career advancement through specialist technical

roles, essential support functions and leadership positions

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