Cnc Programmer

DM Recruitment Limited; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Vitae are currently recruiting a CNC Setter to join a client based in Newtownabbey. The successful individual will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce components accurately and efficiently.

This is a 38-hour week role, requiring precise tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds, and the ability to read engineering drawings while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Reads engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and adjust tooling, work holding, offsets, speeds and cutting parameters.
• Load and verify CNC programs, editing when required.
• Monitor machine cycles and maintain production efficiency.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Report machine faults and tooling problems promptly.

Skills

Tooling setup

Offsets

Speeds and feeds

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Quality inspection

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ CNC Machining

Tools

Mazatrol

G-code

Job description

Opus Vitae are currently recruiting for a CNC Setter to join a client based in Newtown. The successful individual will be responsible for setting & operating CNC machinery to manufacture components accurately & efficiently.

38hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and adjust tooling, work holding, offsets, speeds, feeds and cutting parameters.
• Load and verify existing CNC programs, making controlled edits within your competence and seeking programming support where required.
• Monitor machine cycles and maintain efficient production rates.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and production instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and thread gauges.
• Report machine faults, tooling problems and production delays promptly.

Desirable qualities

• Contribute to creating, modifying and optimising CNC programs using G-code, Mazatrol or offline CAD/CAM.
• Experience with Swiss-type or multi-channel programming is welcomed, including synchronisation, hand-offs, main-to-sub spindle transfers and back-working.
• City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in CNC Machining or Engineering.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Good understanding of cutting tools, workholding, tool selection and machining parameters.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.