Computer Numerical Control Programmer

CNC Programmer / Applications Engineer

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.

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