Ernest Gordon Recruitment
CNC Programmer (Turning)

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CNC Programmer (Turning)
Gloucester
£20 - £24ph OTE £50,000 + Training + Progression + Monday to Friday + Days Based + Early Finish Friday + Bonus
Are you a CNC Turner with experience in programming using Fanuc controls looking to join a precision engineering subcontractor offering a great work life balance, plenty of optional overtime and a biannual bonus to boost your income further?
This leading precision machining company manufactures key metal components to mainly Marine / Oil and Gas companies however will supply to any industry. After 61 years they are still growing and are looking for a CNC Programmer to join their tight-knit workshop.
In this role you will be responsible for Programming and Setting Fanuc controlled lathes within their workshop. There is also an element of operating however your main duty will be programming lathes. This offers a great work life balance Monday - Thursday (7am-16pm and a 12pm finish on Fridays.
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This role would suit a CNC Programmer with experience setting Fanuc controlled lathes looking to work on more exciting precision components within a tight-knit workshop environment.
The Role:
- Programme and set Fanuc controlled lathes
- Some operating to be expected
- Monday - Thursday (7am-4pm) and finish at 12pm Fridays
- Plenty of optional Overtime available
The Person:
- Lathe programmer and setter
- Experience working within a precision subcontractor
CNC, Machinist, Programme, Setting, Operating, Fanuc, Turning, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Industry, Components, Progression, Lathe, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley


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