5 Axis Machinist

XRC Engineering; Datchet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time permanent position

Growth opportunities

Job summary

XRC Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist to take components from CAD models through to finished parts on high-spec CNC equipment.

You will work on complex, high-precision components across robotics, defence and advanced engineering, applying tight tolerances, GD&T and 3+2 and full 5-axis strategies.

The role offers a competitive salary, full-time permanent position, and a close-knit team in a modern engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in CNC programming and machining.
• Highly proficient in Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM, particularly simultaneous 5-axis programming.
• Experience with Haas CNC machines, including their operation, setup and controls.
• Strong understanding of 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis machining strategies.
• Ability to programme, set up and optimise machining processes independently.
• Experience machining complex, high-precision components across a range of materials.
• Confident reading engineering drawings, interpreting GD&T and working to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting strategies and cycle-time optimisation.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a strong focus on quality.

Skills

5-axis programming

CNC machining

G-code programming

Reading drawings

Tools

Fusion 360 CAM

Haas CNC

Job description

XRC Engineering is looking for an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist.

We are a precision engineering company specialising in high-quality CNC machining, producing complex components for a range of demanding applications, including robotics, defence and advanced engineering.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong understanding of complex machining strategies and can confidently take components from CAD models through to finished parts.

What we're looking for

XRC Engineering is looking for an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist.

We are a precision engineering company specialising in high-quality CNC machining, producing complex components for a range of demanding applications, including robotics, defence and advanced engineering.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong understanding of complex machining strategies and can confidently take components from CAD models through to finished parts.

• Minimum 8 years' experience in CNC programming and machining.
• Highly proficient in Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM, particularly simultaneous 5-axis programming.
• Experience with Haas CNC machines, including their operation, setup and controls.
• Strong understanding of 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis machining strategies.
• Ability to programme, set up and optimise machining processes independently.
• Experience machining complex, high-precision components across a range of materials.
• Confident reading engineering drawings, interpreting GD&T and working to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting strategies and cycle-time optimisation.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a strong focus on quality.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on interesting, technically challenging projects.
• A modern engineering environment with high-specification CNC equipment.
• A growing business where your experience and ideas will have a genuine impact.
• A friendly, close-knit team with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position with opportunities to grow alongside the company.