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JOB – CNC Setter/Operator

LOCATION- Bradford

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience  

My client is a manufacturer within the Oil & Gas & Aerospace industry. They are looking for a CNC Setter/Operator to join their team in the Bradford area on a permanent basis.

The CNC Setter/Operator will ideally have the following attributes:

Time Served Apprenticeship in Engineering / Manufacturing 
Have experience machining and manufacturing precision parts and components
Previous experience working as a CNC Operator / Machinist / Miller / Turner
Be able to read from engineering drawings
Have previous experience working in a similar Machine Shop environment
Be able to work well alone as well as part of a team 

The CNC Setter/Operator role will involve:

Working with CNC machinery and producing plastics
Running multiple machines – small to medium batch work
Inspecting components as required
CNC Milling or Turning working with varied controls
Reading from engineering drawings
Adhering to company H&S requirements 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation

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