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Legal Assistant – Damage Claims Portal Team

Location: Ely (CB7)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Flexible working - 37.5 hours over a 4 or 5 day week
Salary: Up to £17.95 per hour / circa £35,000 pa
Job Reference: 35553

Polytec are seeking a skilled Turner with experience in programming, setting and operating 4 Star Sliding Head machines. The successful candidate will be responsible for machining a wide variety of components from challenging materials to tight tolerances, ensuring parts are finished to specification. This role requires a strong ability to produce first-run prototypes, manage quick-turnaround small batch quantities and oversee unmanned/lights-out machining.

Key Responsibilities

Program, set and operate 4 Star Sliding Head machines (SR20, SV20, SR32J, SR20JII type B).
Produce high-quality components to meet tight tolerances and specifications.
Perform quick-turnaround setups and runs on small batch quantities.
Develop and produce first-run prototypes with precision.
Oversee and manage unmanned/lights-out machining operations.
Read and interpret complex technical drawings with attention to detail.
Ensure all quality checks and outputs align with drawing specifications.
Continuously monitor machines to optimize production outputs.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in machining processes.

Key Qualifications and Skills
Proven experience with 4 Star Sliding Head machines (programming, setting, and operating).
Ability to machine components from a variety of materials, including difficult ones.
Strong ability to interpret and work from complex engineering drawings.
Experience with unmanned or lights-out machining operations.
Familiarity with prototyping and rapid development workflows.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work well within a team.

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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