5-Axis CNC Milling Programmer/Operator – Heidenhain

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt seeks a CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter to program, set up and run 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC mills to a high standard. The role requires Heidenhain control experience, online programming and the ability to handle large parts up to 2.5 m.

You will read drawings, document tooling and machine parameters, work independently, and ensure right-first-time production while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship would be preferred but not entirely necessary.
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines.
• Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required.
• Ability to undertake and be responsible of their own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports.
• Previous experience on Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak
• Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm
• Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m
• Trained in overhead crane training & manual handling beneficial but not essential as training can be provided
• Good communication skills are essential
• Reliable with a positive can-do attitude
• Focus on quality (right first time) and productivity essential
• Able to flex and support an ever-changing business
• Strong work ethic essential

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines
• Reading and interpreting from engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture to achieve a right first-time product.
• Creating layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results by self or others.
• Ability to work by self to achieve exceptional high standards and deadlines.
• Able to qualify and document own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Ability and willingness to support and train others.
• To work safely using the appropriate PPE and maintain a safe and organised workplace.
• To continuously improve and provide time / cost saving ideas to supervisor wherever possible.

Skills

Heidenhain

5 axis milling

Online programming

Large parts

Tolerance 20mm

Education

Time served apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Job description

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt seeks a CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter to program, set up and run 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC mills to a high standard. The role requires Heidenhain control experience, online programming and the ability to handle large parts up to 2.5 m.

You will read drawings, document tooling and machine parameters, work independently, and ensure right-first-time production while maintaining safety and quality.