CAD/CAM Programmer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company based in Nailsea is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer to produce accurate offline CNC programs for turning and milling operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in Fusion 360 or similar software and enjoy a days-based role with options for overtime and an early finish on Fridays. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team within a growing company specializing in high-accuracy plastics machining.

Benefits

Overtime

Profit Share

Training

Early Finish Fridays

Days Based

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM programming, specifically in Fusion 360 or similar.
• Ability to generate accurate offline CNC programs for turning and milling operations.
• Knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Generate offline CNC programs for turning and milling operations using Fusion 360.
• Interpret engineering drawings and create efficient toolpaths and machining strategies.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure program accuracy.

Skills

CAD/CAM Programming

Fusion 360

CNC Programming

Toolpaths

Precision Engineering

Job description

CAD/CAM Programmer

£33,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Profit Share + Training + Early Finish Fridays + Days Based + Monday - Friday

Nailsea

Are you an a CAD/CAM Programmer with a background in Fusion 360 or similar, looking for a day-based role, optional overtime, and an early finish every Friday?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established precision engineering company specialising in high-accuracy plastics machining, supplying components into demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. Following sustained growth and a strong order book, the company is expanding its programming department.

In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate offline CNC programs for turning and milling operations, creating efficient toolpaths and machining strategies within CAD/CAM software to achieve high-quality, precision-engineered components.

This position would suit a CAD/CAM Programmer with a background writing Fusion 360 or similar software, looking for a secure, days-based role within a supportive and growing team environment.

THE ROLE:

• Generate offline CNC programs for turning and milling operations using Fusion 360 (Fanuc post-processor)
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and customer specifications
• Create safe and efficient toolpaths and machining strategies to achieve tight tolerances
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure program accuracy and manufacturability
• Support tooling and fixture development for new components

THE PERSON:

• CAD/CAM Programmer with a background in Fusion 360 or similar
• Commute to Nailsea
• Reference: BBBH22322A

Keywords: CAD/CAM Programmer, Nailsea, Fanuc, Fusion 360, Offline Programming, CAD/CAM, CNC Programming, Toolpaths, Precision Engineering, Plastics Machining, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, G-code, Aerospace Components, Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing, Days Based, Monday to Friday, Early Finish Friday, Profit Share

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.