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Job Title: CNC Miller or Turner Programmer, Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldham

Overtime: Overtime at x1.5, X2 on a Sunday

Shift: 37.5Hrs pw

Rotating 3 shift
6am - 2pm Monday - Friday
2pm -10pm Monday - Friday
10pm - 6am Monday - Friday

Salary: From £17.16ph + 35% Shift Allowance

Bonus: An extra £1.50ph for running two machines

Benefits:

10% Employer pension contribution.
25 Days Holiday + Statutory
£40k life assurance
3 months' salary review
Annual Bonus

Based in Oldham our client execute a wide range of complex assemblies alongside, bespoke and batch complex fabricated & machined components for clients in all industrial sectors including oil & gas and subsea, nuclear, aerospace, defence and rail.
The successful candidate will be a fully skilled engineer, experienced programmer, setter and operator.

About the Role:

Programming, setting and operating 3 axis with rotary table & 5 axis Milling machines
Working between the following machines, Soraluce floor borers, Doosan Horizontal borers, Elgamill, Mazak & Hartford VMC
Carrying out dimensional and visual checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
Cad/Cam available for right candidate
Maintaining a clean and safe workplace
37.5 hours per week.
Candidate Requirements:

Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience
3, 4 & 5 axis programming
Fully conversant using either Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain
Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Responsible for quality
Enthusiasm to produce the best possible quality.
Experience working with tight tolerances and deadlines.
Have a flexible attitude towards working hours as overtime may be required.
Experience of working to own initiative.
Good interpersonal/communication skills
Career Progression Available

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 being booked on a site visit then please contact Antony Brunn on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)

Immediate starts are available!

Workforce Technical 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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