About the Company:

Chasestead LTD is a Letchworth based company specializing in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.

ROLE:

• Working with the team to program Doosan Machining centres
• Responsible for setting up the machines, performing first off checks to confirm quality.
• The majority of the jobs produced are one off press tools for our in-house stamping team
• Run the Cutter paths to get the optimal times and cuts using the high end tooling purchased.
• Liaise with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure on time delivery.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of milling is essential   
• The role requires manual lifting so applicants should be fit and able.
• Actively seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of a cad package would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Delcam or Space claim software would be an advantage, (training will be given to the right applicant)
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

In return we offer:

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 37.5 hour working week
• £18-£22 /hr depending on experience
• Regular overtime at X1.5
• Bonus scheme
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sickpay scheme
• Pension.