Cnc Programmer

Ais; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Salary up to 38k DOE

Job summary

CRP Subsea is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator to program, set and operate a Doosan lathe and CMS milling machine for subsea components. You will work from engineering drawings, select tools, and ensure quality with in-process inspections.

You will collaborate with Engineers and the Drawing Office to clarify methods, tolerances and design intent, and contribute to safe, efficient machining and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Fanuc and Power Mill control systems.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and translate to machining steps.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures and machining best practices.
• High attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Minimum 3 years programming experience in a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Program machines using Fanuc and Power Mill controls.
• Set, operate and adjust CNC machines to meet drawings and production targets.
• Inspect own work with measuring equipment and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to prioritise jobs and meet targets.
• Liaise with Engineers and Drawing Office on tolerances and design intent.
• Design and manufacture fixtures/work-holding for efficient processes.
• Select and manage cutting tools; coordinate with tooling suppliers.
• Perform first-off, in-process and final checks; escalate quality issues.
• Maintain machine uptime and support daily schedules; engage in safety culture.

Skills

Fanuc

Power mill

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Tooling & fixtures

Tools

CMS milling machine

Doosan lathe

Job description

CRP Subsea is looking for a CNC Programmer/Operator to be responsible for programming, setting and operating a CNC Doosan lathe and CMS milling machine, machining a variety of products for subsea applications from materials including PU, Nylon and Syntactic.

What will you do as our CNC Programmer/Operator:

Program machines using Fanuc and Power mill control systems.

Set, operate, and adjust CNC machines to produce components in line with engineering drawings and production requirements.

Inspect own working using various measuring equipment.

Work closely with the Production Manager to prioritise jobs, meet daily production targets, and support the smooth running of the department.

Liaise directly with Engineers and the Drawing Office to clarify machining methods, tolerances, and design intent.

Design, set up, and manufacture fixtures and work-holding solutions to support efficient and repeatable machining processes.

Select, prepare and change cutting tools, working with tooling suppliers to ensure tooling availability and optimal tool performance.

Carry out first-off, in-process, and final checks using appropriate measuring equipment, acting as the first point of contact for quality issues.

Escalate non-conformances to Quality Inspectors and support corrective actions as required.

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of machines, ensuring work schedules are achieved and downtime is minimised.

Attend daily SQPD meetings and contribute to discussions on safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

Follow all site Health & Safety procedures, maintain a clean, safe and organised work area, and actively promote safe working practices and improvement ideas.

What are we looking for in our CNC Programmer/Operator:

Proficient with Fanuc and Power mill.

Ability to work from complex engineering drawings.

Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures and machining best practices.

High attention to detail.

Knowledge on programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.

Minimum of 3 years programming experience within a precision engineering environment.

What are the benefits of being our CNC Programmer/Operator:

Up to £38,000.00 per annum DOE

Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary

Life assurance of 4 x annual salary

Comprehensive employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP, unlimited mental health support and legal consultations