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CNC Setter / Operator

Oxford
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CNC Setter / Operator - Oxford

£34,000-£41,000 depending on experience

20 days holiday + BH (rises after 1 year) - On-site gym - Company pension - Socials

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a CNC Setter / Operator to join a UK known manufacturer in the Oxford area!

With no day ever being the same the CNC Setter/ Operator will be working within an exciting and innovative industry that offers genuine long term progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manufacture complex components to a high standard
Setting and operating Goodway CNC machinery (lathes/mill-turn)
Carrying out manual quality inspections using hand held tools
Interpret and follow engineering and technical drawings
Maintain documentation and technical reporting

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Experienced operating Fanuc machine controls
Ability to operate more than one machine
Experience in a high precision environment
Familiar with aerospace quality standards - and worked under them
Hand held measuring tool experience (bore gauges, callipers etc) would be desirable

Package and Benefits:

£34,000-£41,000 - 20 days holiday + BH (rising to 25 after 1 year) - on - site gym - Training and progressionIf you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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