Machine Tool Development Technician



This role offers Monday to Friday working pattern - typically 7.30-4.00 and a career opportunity to grow in level of responsibility

Working within an established highly skilled team, to provide Fault diagnosis, process development and production support to our automotive manufacturing and R&D Facility based in Medway. The position requires 'hands on' strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.



* Fault diagnosis on machine tools and assembly and test machines.
* Development and set up of manufacturing & assembly machine tools including:-

* Machine referencing and setting datums
* Manual clocking of axes and fixture set up
* Creation / editing of CNC programmes
* Offsetting, grid shifts and back lash compensation
* Understand the impact key machine downtime will have, plan/organize accordingly.
* Installation & commissioning of newly purchased machines
* Use of CMMS for handovers and asset traceability.

SKILLS

* An engineering background with involvement with Machine tools and processes
* CNC Appreciation
* Workshop skills (Turning, Milling, Grinding and bench fitting)
* Understanding Engineering drawings and Geometric tolerancing
* Use of basic measurement equipment - caliper, micrometer,DTI etc
* Structured approach to problem solving
* Good understanding of cutting tools, abrasives
* Educated to HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (not essential)



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