Cnc Programmer

Ross Frank; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Frank is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Miller Programmer to program, set and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres, delivering high‑precision components to tight tolerances.

The role requires hands-on work with Fanuc, Haas, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and GE2000 controls, and familiarity with Haas, Yasda, Mazak, Deckel Maho and MHP machines. You will interpret drawings, select tooling and optimise cycles for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have experience programming, setting and operating 3-5 axis CNC milling centres.
• Proficiency with Fanuc, Haas, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and GE2000 controls.
• Hands-on tooling selection and cycle-optimisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines to tight tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data for manufacture.
• Select tooling and machining strategies.
• Carry out first-off inspections and optimise programmes for efficiency.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and support continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC programming

3-5 axis milling

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Heidenhain

Mazatrol

GE2000

Mazak

Deckel Maho

Yasda

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior CNC Miller Programmer to program, set and operate complex 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres, producing high-precision components to tight engineering tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Fanuc, Haas, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and GE2000 controls, with hands-on experience using machines including Haas, Yasda, Mazak, Deckel Maho and MHP machining centres. DESIRABLE.

Responsibilities include programming, setting and operating CNC machinery, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD data, selecting tooling and machining strategies, carrying out first-off inspections and optimising programmes to improve cycle times and production efficiency.

Experience within aerospace, oil & gas, precision engineering or cutting tool manufacturing would be desirable. Experience with fixture and jig design, Renishaw probing and process optimisation would also be advantageous.

The role will involve troubleshooting machining issues, supporting continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and mentoring less experienced machinists where required