CNC Programmer/Setter
Monday‑Friday 40 hours (8am - 4pm). Early Friday Finish. Thatcham.
Up to £55,000.
Benefits
- Company Performance Bonus
- Early Friday Finish 3.30pm
- Training and Progression
- Private Health Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Responsibilities
- Program, set, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5‑axis CNC milling machines and CNC turning centres to produce high‑precision aerospace/automotive components.
- Manage tooling, including tool life, sister tooling, and probing, ensuring accurate datums and work‑plane alignment.
- Run one‑off development parts and batch work, maintaining the highest quality standards and attention to detail.
- Support new equipment introduction, manufacturing requirements, and continuous improvement projects within the production environment.
Qualifications
- Strong background in 4- and 5‑axis CNC programming/setting, ideally with experience in aerospace/automotive metal machining and hard‑metal finishing.
- Ability to read complex engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and use tool‑setting/probing systems effectively.
- Familiarity with Edgecam, Vericut, Heidenhain, and Fanuc (beneficial but not essential).
- Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Apprentice‑trained or equivalent skilled CNC operator/toolmaker with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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