CNC Programmer

Royal Leamington Spa

2 months ago

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We are searching for an experienced Fanuc CNC Programmer. My client are a well established supplier of CNC machine tools and robot automation cells, selling to manufacturing businesses through the UK and Ireland.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in CNC programming and be available to stay away during the week as required.

Experience in robot programming is desirable but not essential - we are looking for someone eager to learn and develop automation skills on the job. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industrial robots, allowing you to integrate CNC machines with robotic automation and progress into a more advanced role in manufacturing automation.

Responsibilities:

The role is project based requiring working away during the week on customer sites in the UK and Ireland. Potentially 2-3 weeks in a row, home at weekends.
To set and program CNC machines industrial robots within the factory for factory acceptance testing
Customer witness testing and training
Set up automation cells at customer sites and conduct on site customer acceptance testing
Troubleshooting and optimizing performance.

Training will be provided as required on Robot programming, PLC programming, and automation software development

38 hour week

Requirements
Available to stay away Monday to Friday as required
Fanuc programming experience is essential
Siemens or Heidenhain is beneficial
A time-served engineer with at least 5 years' experience as a CNC programmer, turning and milling machine tools applications
A qualified engineer with recognised apprenticeship
Driving license with no more than 3 points

Package
Salary upto £50K
Hybrid company car, fuel card, company credit card
25 days holiday + BH
8% pension, private medical, life assurance
Overnight bonus after 4 nights per calendar month

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

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