CNC Setter

A CNC Lathe Programmer is required, for a well established precision manufacturing business based in Dudley.

The company are long established within the black country for over 40 years, specializing the manufacture of precision components for a range of industry sectors. They pride themselves on manufacturing high-quality components using the latest technology and a machine shop boasting a range of CNC machinery and CAM software. They've got a very low turnover of staff, coupled with long-standing relationships with blue-chip companies globally.

Benefits include an hourly rate £16.92 p/h, paid overtime during the week, early finish Fridays, 28 days holiday, company pension and various other incentives.

Its 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday, overtime is paid at Time & 1/3 Monday to Thursday, Time & ½ Fridays & Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities of the CNC Lathe Programmer include -

• Programming of vertical turning lathes to machine precision, low volume components
• Writing new programmes as well as editing / modifying existing programmes as necessary
• Full machine setup and prove out including tooling, speeds, feeds and materials
• Manage updates and new components introduced
• First off part inspection using measuring equipment, before issuing to QC for final pass off
• Multiple setups during the day based on low volume of part manufacture
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to programmes to reduce scrap, waste, cycle time and tool life

To be successful as a CNC Lathe Programmer, we're looking for the following skills and experience -

- Ability to write brand new programme using FANUC, or offline CAM software
- Strong knowledge of CNC turning, either horizontal or vertical
- Confident with high-frequency setups for 1 off and small batch manufacture
- Understand and interpret 2D & 3D drawings
- Flexibility towards overtime when required

This is a genuine opportunity for a professional person who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem-solving within a team environment. With extremely low staff turnover, this business pride themselves on nurturing engineers from within, whilst building strong teamwork ethics so that each engineer supports the next one.

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