CNC Turner Programmer

Nottingham
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Job Title: CNC Turner Programmer

Location: Nottingham

Shift: Mornings & Afternoons (rotating) OR Permanent Nights.

Salary:

Morning & Afternoon shift: Up to £39,600 (including shift allowance.)
Night shift: Up to £43,200 (including shift allowance.)Benefits: Subsidised Canteen + Company events + Life Assurance + Employee Assistance Programme + On-Site Gym + Development Opportunities + Performance Related Incentives + Prayer Room + Free Ice Cream! (Summer Months)

Company Overview:

An international, multi-site, market-leading Manufacturer, with an immaculate facility and forward-thinking culture, based in the Nottingham area.

The company prides themselves on the support and development of their staff and thus boast an immaculate retention record, with a focus on multiple industries including Aerospace, Medical, Defence, Energy and Subsea.

The CNC Turner Programmer role:

With the Senior leadership team focusing on business growth, the company is expanding its manufacturing operation at their Nottingham site through further shop floor investment.

As a result, they have 3 permanent opportunities for experienced CNC Turner Programmer Setters on either: days and afternoons, (rotating,) or a fixed nightshift.

Responsibilities:

CNC Setting and advanced Programming including creation of Programmes.
Reading and working from engineering drawings.
Working to tight tolerance and using quality measuring tools to check work.
Working independently whilst maintain standards and project requirements.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining CNC machine and all associated equipment and machining area.

Previous Experience:

Previous experience in a similar CNC Turner role to a Programmer level with advanced skills including the creation of programmes.
Experience working with Mazak and Doosan Machines.
Experience on Mazatrol or Fanuc Controls.
Experience in high precision manufacturing environment.
Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment such as verniers and callipers.
Previous experience machining plastics would be advantageous

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