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COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE

Our client is a world class, Global Manufacturer, providing high quality precision components to multiple sectors including aerospace and automotive. They provide strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant. They possess a strong set of values, and their team work, culture and ethics are at the root of their success.

Due to continued growth, they are currently recruiting a Turner Programmer / Setter Operator (Early/Late Shift rotation) The ideal candidate will have Fanuc programming experience, and Experience using Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head machines.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • CNC Turning / Machine Programming / Setting and Operating

  • Program primarily using Fanuc

  • Manufacturing components to tight tolerances

  • Operating Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head Machines

  • Setting and operating 5 axis machines

  • Using Live Tooling for Milled features

  • Maintain and managing own supply of consumables

  • Interpreting and working to Engineering drawings

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    ESSENTIAL

  • Time served apprenticeship in CNC Turning

  • Demonstrable post apprenticeship experience in a similar CNC turning and Programming / Setting and Operating role

  • Experience programming and setting twin spindle lathes

  • Ability to read and program using Fanuc

  • Able to interpret engineering drawings

    DESIRABLE NOT ESSENTIAL

  • Able to use FeatureCam software / HNC, HND or similar / Experience setting and operating 5-axis machines / Ability to program and set Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head Machines / Experience using live tooling for milled features

    DETAILS OF PACKAGE

    Circa £41,952 PA + Overtime + Competitive benefits / 37 Hour week: Earlies: 06.05-14.35 (Mon-Thurs) 06.05-11.05 (Fri) / Lates: 14.25-22.55 (Mon-Thurs) 10.55-15.55 (Fri) + Excerllent Benefits inc. 29 days holiday + Bank holidays
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