CATIA V5 Programmer

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CATIA V5 Programmer to join the engineering team in Penwortham, Lancashire. The successful candidate will have strong CAD/CAM capabilities and be responsible for producing high-quality CNC programs from engineering drawings. This hands-on role demands familiarity with modern machining practices and CNC control systems. Competitive salary of £45k offered for this position within the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CATIA V5 is essential.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings required.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM workflows is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Work closely with machining and production teams.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in programming.

Skills

Proficient in CATIA V5

Strong understanding of engineering drawings

Solid knowledge of CAD/CAM workflows

Experience with modern machining practices

Familiarity with CNC control systems (Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak)

Job description

Position: CATIA V5 Programmer

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £45k

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm

The Company/ Sector: Aerospace

The Role

• My client is looking for an experienced CATIA V5 Programmer to join our engineering team.
• This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong CAD/CAM capability and a solid understanding of modern machining practices.
• You will be responsible for producing high‑quality CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models, working closely with machining and production teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.

Requirements

• Proficient in CATIA V5
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings
• Solid knowledge of CAD/CAM workflows
• Experience with modern machining practices
• Familiarity with CNC control systems such as: Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazak