This is a sub-contract machine shop in the Halesowen area in the west midlands. The field of work includes small batch work, one offs on various small to medium components from aerospace to Steam Engines and they are currently looking to recruit a milling programmer setter operator this is a permanent position offering a good working environment and the opportunity to work within a strong and friendly team in a thriving and successful business.

Role and responsibilities
• To Programme Set and operate CNC Vertical Milling Machines to run efficiently and also set machines for operators.
• To accurately read and interpret engineering drawings Metric and English.
• To accurately produce CNC programs to manufacture products, on-time and to exact customer specifications using One Cnc Cad Cam Software XR6.
• Assist in the development of new and existing manufacturing processes and procedures to optimise performance.
• Responsible for machining own jigs and fixtures.
• To help train/develop other personnel in all aspects of the cell.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

Experience of setting and programming Haas and Dai-Lih Vmc (Fanuc Controls)
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Apprentice trained with at least 5 years’ experience.

Personal Attributes

Good communication skills
• Flexible can do attitude.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines.
• Ability to improve and implement best practice.

Hours and salary

Standard week is 40hrs consisting of working either 6 till 2 or 7 till 3 Monday to Friday.

Break times are one 20 minute break Monday to Friday maybe broken down into two ten minutes breaks if needed.

Sometimes Saturdays are required.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking