Overview
Gardner Denver Transport provides equipment for transferring bulk material and has expanded into specialized transport and e-mobility markets. The role involves setting up and operating CNC laser cutting and press brake machinery to manufacture components while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Set, operate, and monitor CNC laser cutting machines.
- Program, adjust, and optimise machine settings to ensure efficient production.
- Set and operate CNC press brakes to produce components to specification.
- Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Perform routine quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Select appropriate tooling and machine parameters for various materials and thicknesses.
- Carry out basic machine maintenance and daily operational checks.
- Deburr, finish, and inspect fabricated components as required.
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and welding preparation activities where necessary.
- Minimise scrap and rework through adherence to quality procedures.
- Report production issues, equipment faults, and quality concerns promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Support continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Work closely with engineering, planning, and production teams to achieve manufacturing targets.
Requirements
- Proven experience setting and operating CNC laser cutting machinery.
- Proven experience setting and operating CNC press brake machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
- Experience within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of measuring equipment, including verniers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures.
- Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and quality standards.
- Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
- Apprenticeship or engineering/manufacturing qualification.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software.
- Experience programming laser cutting or press brake machinery.
- FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
- Overhead crane experience.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
Benefits
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