CAD Programmer

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Key Responsibilities Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines Producing complex precision-machined components for Aerospace and F1 applications Offline programming using hyperMill CAD/CAM software Editing and optimising CNC programs at the machine Working from engineering drawings, CAD models and customer specifications Machining a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and exotic alloys Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures and machining strategies Ensuring parts are manufactured to tight tolerances and surface finish requirements Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection using measuring equipment Supporting continuous improvement in machining methods, cycle times and quality Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards Collaborating with production, quality and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules

Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a CNC Miller within Aerospace, Motorsport, Formula 1 or high-precision engineering Strong 5-axis machining experience Experience with Hurco and/or Mazak CNC machinery Advanced hyperMill programming experience essential Ability to create programs from CAD models and technical drawings Experience machining complex components and tight tolerance work Knowledge of aerospace materials and machining techniques Ability to independently set and operate CNC milling machines

What We Offer Basic Salary £19-£25 Per hour (£40,000-£50,000 DOE) Core working Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 to 15:30 / Friday 07:30 to 14:30 Plenty of overtime available”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-23”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Mansell Recruitment Group”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__439479037__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “” } } }