CAD/CAM Programmer

Partnership Recruiting; Dalry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting is seeking an experienced CNC Laser Programmer to join our client’s North Ayrshire facility. The role focuses on preparing, developing and optimising CNC laser programmes, interpreting drawings, and ensuring production files are accurate and ready for manufacture.

Ideal candidates will have strong CNC programming experience in metalworking or engineering environments, with knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and nesting software to maximise material efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming within engineering, manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Practical knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and nesting software.
• Experience with CNC laser cutting technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare CNC laser programmes from drawings and specs.
• Use CAD/CAM to produce machine-ready cutting programmes.
• Develop nesting layouts to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Check and amend programmes before production release.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to meet requirements.
• Review and improve existing programmes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure programming meets quality standards and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in methods and material utilisation.

Skills

CNC programming

Laser cutting

CAD/CAM

Reading drawings

Nesting software

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Nesting software

Job description

I am looking for an experienced CNC Laser Programmer to be based at my client's engineering facility in North Ayrshire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing and optimising CNC laser programmes, interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring all production files are accurate, efficient and ready for manufacture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in CNC programming, ideally within a metalworking or engineering environment who can bring their technical knowledge and experience to support efficient production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and prepare CNC laser programmes using engineering drawings, technical specifications and digital design files.
• Utilise CAD/CAM software to produce accurate, machine-ready cutting programmes.
• Develop and optimise material nesting layouts to maximise efficiency and minimise material waste.
• Check, verify and amend programmes prior to releasing them for production.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure programmes meet manufacturing requirements.
• Review and improve existing programmes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
• Ensure all programming work meets quality standards and production deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in programming methods and material utilisation.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in CNC programming, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Practical experience with CNC laser cutting technology.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and nesting software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material optimisation.
• Experience with specialist laser programming and nesting software would be advantageous. However, candidates with relevant CNC programming experience using alternative CAD/CAM systems will also be considered.