Job description
If you would enjoy working in a fast-paced, interesting environment and thrive as part of a team that designs, manufactures and builds its own state-of-the-art machinery, then Millitec wants to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Section Team Leader to join our growing team. That person will be capable of leading the department and running machining centres to produce quality parts to specification, checking their own work, using a variety of measuring equipment.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm
Rate: £18-£20ph
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Milling and Turning sections to maximise machine efficiency and utilisation.
• Coordinate with the Production Planner and Late Shift Leader to prioritise and schedule machining orders to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture within the department.
• To ensure company quality procedures and requirements are followed and maintained.
• Maintaining tooling levels and specifying new tooling where required.
• Maintain coolant quality and safety with regular testing.
• Training and development of new and existing staff.
• To Ensure all Health & Safety and Environmental obligations are met.
• Address issues within the department using corrective action to resolve.

About You:

• A suitable engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 2 years of experience in CNC Milling and CNC Turning (essential).
• Offline or partial offline programming using Cad/Cam software and Mastercam (desirable).
• Setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres and lathe centres.
• Sliding head machine experience (desirable).
• Haas control (training will be provided).
• Good organisational skills.
• Management and planning skills.
• Good communication skills at all levels.

About Millitec
Millitec Food Systems are a leading innovator in automated food processing equipment and robotics and produce nothing but the highest quality products. We’re based in Draycott, Derbyshire, but our award-winning machinery is used by customers across the globe. Our team is a friendly, supportive bunch who enjoys working hard and celebrating our achievements.
What we offer:

• The opportunity to expand and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
• Competitive Salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Great location – we’re 15 minutes from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office.
• Free on-site parking.
• Refer a Friend scheme

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Draycott: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• CNC Milling: 2 years (required)
• CNC Turning: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person