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CNC MACHINIST

About us Part of Severn Group, LB Bentley, a specialist business known for its history of innovation, has for decades been established as a manufacturer of bespoke engineered products capable of deployment in the most extreme environments. LB Bentley's design and manufacture of specialist small bore subsea valves, used for chemical injection applications on XMT’s and manifolds in subsea systems, have field proven success by pioneering metal-to-metal sealing technology and are known for their reliability and compact design. With its medium & high-pressure filter and desiccant dryer units LB Bentley also delivers a high level of customised engineering combined with highly skilled small batch manufacture eliminating the risk of obsolescence, providing long in-life service. Purpose: The role provides the business with the skills to set and operate the CNC machines in line with the delivery requirements of the business, ensuring that products are produced efficiently; that they are of the right quality, quantity, and cost; and that they are produced on time. Key Duties: Take responsibility for themselves and others to ensure work is carried out safely and in line with the Company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. Take responsibility for the Quality and Inspection of their own work and take ownership for cleaning and de-burring of the parts. Maintain good standards and support a culture of 5S plus Safety in the way you carry out your work. Set the machines using the set-up sheets, tooling/fixtures and Edgecam programmes provide by the Production Engineering Department. Work to the priorities of the “Work to List” or as “Set Out” by Production Supervision. All production hours must be captured through the booking of time on the works traveller. All non-productive hours must be captured through the booking of time on the relevant Fault Code. Run the machines in line with the speeds and feeds called up by the programs and monitor performance to ensure the cycle time meets the estimated costed time given on the works traveller. Carry out in cycle inspection of the parts produced, using micrometres, verniers and coordinate measuring machine reports. Where required the completion of an Actual Dimensional Report Sheet (ADRS) for each part may need to be completed. Where changes are necessary provide feedback to Production Engineering by completing a Program Prove Out Improvement Request when CNC Programs / Tooling / Set Up Sheets need correcting or can be improved. Multi manning is expected to support the performance & utilisation of our resources when machinery and suitable product types enables you to do so. Ensure good and professional communication is maintained with your opposite DDS machinist during shift handover. Support the work of the company apprenticeship programme through support with their on-the-job learning. Ensuring Non-Conforming parts are reported immediately, with root cause established and documented and pasted to the Machine Shop Supervisor. Perform any other duty as requested by the Production Supervisor or Machine Shop Chargehand to ensure the objectives of the company and the expectations of the customer are met. Knowledge, Skills Training & Experience: Full indentured apprenticeship or relevant knowledge & experience highlighted on CV. Experienced in all aspects of workshop practise. Experience in all aspects of Production Machining both Manual & CNC. Experience and knowledge in working with Duplex and Nickel Alloy Materials. Good numerical and literacy skills Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and internet.

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Published: 4th April 2024