CNC & Toolroom Machinist

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Manufacturing

Reporting To: CNC & Toolroom Machinist

Salary Range: £35k to £45k depending on experience

If you’re an experienced CNC Toolroom Machinist looking for more than just another machining role, we’d love to hear from you.

At Wire Belt, precision engineering is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a key part in manufacturing and maintaining the tooling that supports the production of conveyor belting used by some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Your work will contribute directly to innovative engineering solutions that are trusted across industries worldwide.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with precision, takes pride in craftsmanship, and thrives in a collaborative environment. In return, you’ll join a company that values its people, supports professional development, and offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where your contribution truly matters.

Overall Objective

  • Work in the Toolroom and gear cutting section operating manual and specialist machines to produce quality components.
  • Train to be point of contact relating to all CNC machining processes and liaise on the technical aspects of Wire Belt products.
  • Continuously increase the knowledge and expertise of the Toolroom Department through continual training and development of CNC machines.
  • Foster a team spirit throughout the department embracing a healthy working environment as well as Wire Belt’s Mission, Vision and Values

Main Role & Responsibilities

Assist with the Toolroom manufacturing team and support them whilst adhering to good manufacturing practices.

Continually monitor and work to improve Health & Safety.

Assist toolroom team and support all engineering activities that are processed and developed in the department and ensure all work completed is to company and legislative standards, to required quality and within the time allocated to provide an effective service.

Become competent at being able to set, operate and train others on CNC machines, required for the manufacturing of special purpose machines for production and manufacturing parts for conveyors.

Responsible for works orders, delegating work and stock control/raising stock orders linked to target.

Compliance with data protection (GDPR) and health and safety requirements through the company.

Ensure that procedures in all relevant areas comply with the company Quality Manual / ISO 9001 requirements and that records are maintained and sufficient for external auditors’ purposes.

Work closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure customers receive a first-class service.

Assist in maintenance of machinery and corrective and remedial work if necessary.

Assist in maintaining a safe and tidy work area and ensure that safe working procedures are adhered to by all working in or visiting the section.

Ensure that all work completed is to company and legislative standards, to the required quality and within the time allocated.

Assist in creating a high performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged and supported to develop and achieve their potential.

Ensure all equipment adheres to relevant legislation so that a safe working environment is always maintained and that team members follow good manufacturing practices to ensure compliance with food safety requirements (components for conveyor products).

Support the introduction of new CNC equipment and machines and support the development of jigs & fixtures, new ideas and concepts to improve CNC productivity.

Assist in ensuring all production control documentation is completed, correctly submitted on time and used as intended.

Provide lead times for the manufacturing and despatch of sprockets as required by sales.

Core Competencies

  • Self-motivated
  • Self-driven
  • Target focused
  • Goal orientated
  • Develops talent
  • Willing to learn
  • Motivates others
  • Customer focus
  • Organisational Agility
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Use initiative
  • Delegation
  • Take ownership

Job Competencies

  • CNC programming.
  • Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain calm in a crisis.
  • Personal integrity and confidentiality.

Education/Qualifications/Experience

Must have:

  • CNC programming skills for workshop CNC machines incl; lathes, EDM, 5 axis machines.
  • Knowledge of machine tooling, jigs & fixtures.
  • Good level of Education and computer literacy.

Desirable:

  • Time served as an apprentice, City and Guilds or BTEC in Engineering Qualification.

All Wire Belt employees are required to adhere to the company’s core Values which support our Vision, our Mission and shapes our culture.

Our Values

  • FAMILY:   Our employees and business partners are a team bound together by a common purpose; to respect, trust and learn from each other. To succeed together. We have each other’s back.
  • INNOVATION:  We believe change is a way of life fostered by encouraging creativity and learning.
  • INTEGRITY: We do the right thing in all circumstances.
  • OWNERSHIP: We build trust and teamwork through effective communication, execution and accountability.
  • FUN: We encourage a culture that loves to serve our customers, community and each other.

Our Vision

  • Wire Belt will be the most preferred, respected, and trusted metal belt company in the world.

Our Mission

  • Keep manufacturing growing here by being a lean, green values driven team.

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