CnC Setter/Operator Programmer

Overview:

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

The Seals and Bearings business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes high-performance self-lubricating bearing and seal components, predominantly used in pumps, industrial and domestic, or other sealing applications.

We use advanced carbon/graphite, silicon carbide, alumina and zirconia materials to engineer lightweight, low-friction bearings and seals. These materials help solve the problems associated with the use of lubricants in extreme temperatures, corrosive or hygienic environments where access is restricted, and are engineered into products which provide customer-specific solutions.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), 7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities:

Operations
• Setting machines in accordance with H&S regulations and the process control plan
• Manual grinding, operating and setting
• Milling using Siemens controls
• Interpreting component drawings to determine specifications
• Using measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Monitoring equipment spares and consumables, replenishing stock when required

• Responsible for championing 6S and developing a culture of lean
• Performing & developing PM & TPM activities to ensure continuous operation of machines, monitoring the
condition of machine parts, replacing when required
• To develop ways of working to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Liaising with the QEHS & CI Leader to ensure quality standards are being achieved
• Performing any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time

Environmental, Safety, Risk & Compliance
• To be committed to and champion a strong EHS culture
• To develop a strong culture of near miss reporting across all staff to assist in driving improvements
to the site safety performance.
• To be committed to the Group-wide ethics and compliance programme.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications
• Apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable Qualification
• A Yellow Belt Lean qualification
Essential Experience
• This is a hands on job requiring engineering skill levels to craft level or similar/higher
• Conversant with H&S rules, regulations and best practices
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Able to confidently work to engineering drawings
• Fanuc control programming in ISO G code
• Able to use a CMM and shadowgraphs for inspection
• Be confident and experienced in working with;
- Bench fitting,
- Turning,
- Milling using Fanuc controls, and ideally Siemens controls,
- Surface grinding
- Cylindrical grinding
- Drilling

Person Specification
• A willingness to learn new skills and share ideas and knowledge
• Well presented with a positive, proactive and professional approach
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues

• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and a consistent approach
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Able to work to targets and deadlines
• Flexible to work outside of normal contracted hours when production requires.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer