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CNC Programmer - Turning

Prime Appointments Ltd
Egham
1 year ago
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Are you a CNC Turner with programming experience? Do you live locally to Egham? If so then this could be an ideal new role for you!

This role would involve working for a world leader within the aircraft manufacturing industry on a variety of machines to manufacture all components according to the manufacturing plans. You will be programming 2 and 3 axis lathes via Fanuc controls. In return the company offers a good salary, great prospects and excellent benefits.

Salary for the selected candidate will be circa £20ph depending on previous experience. Hours of work are 08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday, with a 13:00 finish on Fridays!


Benefits:
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 24 days holiday (in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
* Life Assurance
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)

Duties include:
* Online programming 2 and 3 axis machines
* Producing set-up documentation
* Running multiple machines as needed
* Liaising with management and quality departments
* Maintain a safe working environment


Experience needed:
* Online programming on lathes
* Be able to work to 0.008mm tolerance
* Be able to work with Fanuc controls
* Working within aerospace is desirable
* Reading and working from engineering drawings
If you require sponsorship you will not be eligible for this role.

You will need to be a team player with strong planning and organisational skills. If this sounds like you then please get in touch. For more details call Helen @ Prime Appointments.

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