CNC Machinist Programmer

Recruitment Helpline; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company in Fareham is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist Programmer. Responsibilities include creating and editing CNC programs using Heidenhain controls, setting up tooling, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have strong programming skills and experience with CNC VMCs, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings. The position offers flexible working options and various benefits including a pension scheme and sick pay.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Flexitime

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Time served machinist with strong CNC skills required.
• Able to interpret and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience in programming complex parts and Heidenhain programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, load, save, and edit CNC programs using Heidenhain.
• Set up tooling and work-piece datum's as necessary.
• Self-inspect own work and maintain good housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Understanding of engineering drawings

Machining techniques

Teamwork

Self-inspection

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Powermill CAM

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist Programmer to join a well-established company! Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: £35,000 - £52,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: Fareham, Hampshire PO14.

About The Company:

They are looking for a time served CNC Machinist to operate their range of 3 and 5 axis Heidenhain controlled vertical machining centres. The ideal candidate will possess skills and experience in Programming, Setting and the Operation of CNC VMC's working in a range of materials. They will need to be able to program on and off-line, preferably with experience in Powermill CAM.

About The Role:

To meet exacting customer requirements. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings & specifications. Create, load, save and edit CNC programs using Heidenhain controls. Set up tooling and work‑piece datum's. Continually assess tool condition and maintain as necessary. Self‑inspect own work. To maintain good housekeeping standards. To ensure safe working practices are maintained.

Candidate Requirements:

• Time Served Machinist. Ability to establish & develop relationships and be a good team player.
• Knowledge of mould tools would be an advantage. Good understanding of machining techniques.
• Skill in planning methods of machining.
• Competent in the set‑up and operation of CNC Milling machines.
• Capable of programming both on and off machine controls.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Well organised and dependable.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and to self‑inspect critical features.
• Knowledge of CAM programming would be beneficial, ideally using Powermill. Experience in programming complex parts. Experience in Heidenhain programming essential.

Flexible Working Options Available:

• Flexi‑time.
• 40-50 hours per week.
• Finish at 12 noon on Fridays.
• No weekend work.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Pay Examples Depending on Experience:

• 5 axis setter & operator - max £17 p/h - 40 hours x £17 x 52 = £35,360 salary paid monthly
• 5 axis setter & operator - max £17 p/h - 50 hours x £17 x 52 = £44,200 salary paid monthly
• 5 axis CAM programmer and machinist - max £20 p/h - 40 hours x £20 x 52 weeks = £41,600 salary paid monthly
• 5 axis CAM programmer and machinist - max £20 p/h - 50 hours x £20 x 52 weeks = £52,000 salary paid monthly

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.