5-Axis CNC Programmer

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled 5-axis CNC Programmer in Slough to join a UK-based rapid prototyping and production manufacturing company. You will produce CAD/CAM programs from drawings or CAD models, develop machining strategies for both prototype and production works, and optimise tooling for quality and efficiency.

The role requires experience with 5-axis CNC programming and CAD/CAM, with Fusion 360 knowledge being a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience programming 5-axis CNC machines.
• CAD/CAM programming experience is essential.
• Fusion 360 knowledge would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Haas machines gained through milling or turning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD/CAM programs for 5-axis CNC machining.
• Work from engineering drawings and CAD models to manufacture precision components.
• Develop machining strategies for prototype and production work.
• Select tooling and optimise programs for accuracy, quality and efficiency.
• Support setting, prove-outs and troubleshooting on the shop floor.

Skills

5-axis CNC programming

CAD/CAM programming

Reading drawings

Haas equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Trident Recruitment is recruiting a skilled 5-Axis CNC Programmer for a UK-based rapid prototyping and production manufacturing company in Slough. Working across mechanical and electronic design through to manufacturing, the business offers varied projects and technically challenging components.

The Role

• Produce CAD/CAM programs for 5-axis CNC machining.
• Work from engineering drawings and CAD models to manufacture precision components.
• Develop machining strategies for prototype and production work.
• Select tooling and optimise programs for accuracy, quality and efficiency.
• Support setting, prove-outs and troubleshooting on the shop floor.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience programming 5-axis CNC machines.
• CAD/CAM programming experience is essential.
• Fusion 360 knowledge would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Haas machines, gained through milling or turning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and strong attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

• Day shift with flexible working hours.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.
• Varied rapid prototyping and production manufacturing projects.