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Trainee CNC Miller setter

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1 month ago
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Salary: £12.50 – 13.50 p/hr


Monday – Friday 07:30 – 16:30 (early finish Friday)


Exhall


Full Time Permanent

We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller operator.


For this role you need to have a strong background as a CNC miller operator working on metal components, along with a good attitude and strong desire to progress your career.


This is working with a down to earth company that will listen to you and work with you all day, there isn’t any micro management at all, as long as the job is done they are happy.


What will you be doing?


You will be trained on how to fully set CNC milling machines as long as you have the right background and attitude.


This company specialises in a mixture of low volume & prototype runs so it is a perfect opportunity to really carve out your career.


What will make you stand out from the crowd?

Experience as a CNC miller operator working on metal components (essential)


If you have some experience setting it is a bonus
Steady work history not changing jobs every 5 minutes (short term temp roles aren’t a problem)
Good work ethic and a drive to progress

What do you get out of this?

£12.50 – £13.50 DOE


Planned progression from day 1
Job Security
Fantastic team
Supportive MD
Relaxed and secure company

This is working with a company that specialises in small batch & prototype work, has a welcoming environment where the people are down to earth and simply happy to work and get the job done.


If you have the skills and the knowledge to just walk in crack on and nail the job apply now.

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