CNC Miller Programmer

Birmingham

11 months ago

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Exciting new opportunity to join a renowned precision engineering company who design, manufacture and assemble precision components for numerous sectors including aerospace and automotive are looking for experienced CNC Programmer Millers with Heidenhain experience to join the growing team.

This is a great opportunity for a CNC programmer to join a company which is heavily investing in state-of-the-art new CNC technology. Along with training the company offers competitive pay, regular paid overtime and an annual profit related bonus.

Why apply?
⦁ Permanent contract
⦁ 20 days holiday + 8 days stat
⦁ Free Parking
⦁ Lots of overtime available
⦁ Immediate starts available! – Book a site visit today!

Day to day duties will include the following:
⦁ Programming/setting/operating Heidenhain machining centres in a subcontract environment
⦁ Producing small batch work (some large parts - up to 3m)
⦁ Time served and apprentice trained
⦁ Producing components accurately to drawing tolerances and specifications
⦁ Trimming and cutting to exact specifications
⦁ Supervision of junior staff

As a person you will need the following qualities and experience:
⦁ Have track record of CNC Programming, setting and operating within a busy manufacturing environment, ideally with Heidenhain experience
⦁ Experience in reading complex engineering drawing and using modern inspection equipment
⦁ Experience in aerospace, oil and gas subcontract environment (advantageous)
⦁ Ability to problem solve and work to own initiative

What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding booking an interview then please contact Jacob Beard on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
⦁ Immediate starts are available!

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!
We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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