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We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CNC PROGRAMMER SETTER OPERATOR

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Overall purpose of this role, is to programme, set and run a variety CNC machines and controls to produce high quality components 

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coleshill, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Tyseley, Aston, Aldridge and Solihull

Benefits:

  • Salary: £31,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Days
  • 12 noon Friday finish
  • 25 Days annual leave
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Annual leave buy and sell scheme
  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Career progression and development

CNC Setter Operator Programmer Responsibilities:

  • Programme, set and run a variety of CNC machines and controls
  • Working  from engineering drawings and CAD files, with a variety of different materials and manufacturing processes
  • Using CNC and manual machinery plus a variety of hand tools
  • Machines on site are:- vertical milling machines, Bridgeport vertical milling centres, Colchester tornedo turning, Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, and Hass
  • Set, Operate and Programme CNC milling / and or turning machines
  • Happy working days

CNC Setter Operator Programmer Requirements:

  • To have previous experience of setting, operating and programming CNC machines
  • Ideally, exposure to milling and / or turning machines
  • Bridgeport, Colchester, Fanuc, Siemens, Hass and / or Heidenhain but not essential
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings
  • Knowledge  of CADCAM would be beneficial
  • Exposure to use of measuring tools, such as callipers and micrometres
  • A good understanding of feeds and speeds
  • This will suit a helpful, pleasant, and friendly natured individual
  • Happy working days with a 12 Noon Friday finish

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

  • An experienced Machinist with CNC offline programming ability, creating tool paths.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines, VMC / Millers.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
  • Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
  • Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages would be useful. 

Role Overview

  • The CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
  • As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
  • Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
  • You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication. Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.