CNC Programmer

Recruit Engineering; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer in the UK to join its hands-on manufacturing team. You will develop and optimise CNC programs to produce high-quality components from CAD drawings and CAM models.

Working with machinists and engineers, you will select tooling, set speeds and feeds, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement of cycles and machining accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC programming experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming CNC milling, turning, and routing operations.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, speeds and feeds.

Responsibilities

• Creating CNC programs from 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Developing tool paths for milling, turning and routing operations.
• Selecting tooling, speeds and feeds for different materials.
• Proving out new CNC programs and adjusting as required.
• Troubleshooting CNC programming and machining issues.
• Optimising programs to improve cycle times, productivity and quality.
• Providing technical support to CNC machinists.
• Collaborating with engineering and design teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across CNC processes.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Apprentice-trained

Tools

CAM software

Job description

CNC Programmer

South Elmsall | Permanent | £17 - £18 per hour

An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join its team. This is a hands-on role focused on developing and optimising CNC programs to manufacture high-quality, precision components across a variety of materials.

Working closely with machinists, designers, and engineers, you'll create efficient CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve machining processes, cycle times, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

• Creating CNC programs from 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
• Developing tool paths for milling, turning, and routing operations
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for different materials
• Determining machining sequences, cutting directions, and reference points
• Proving out new CNC programs and making adjustments where required
• Reviewing and improving existing programs based on production feedback
• Troubleshooting CNC programming and machining issues
• Identifying inefficient cutting conditions and implementing improvements
• Optimising programs to improve cycle times, productivity, and component quality
• Providing technical support and guidance to CNC machinists
• Working closely with engineering and design teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement across CNC machining processes

What you need:

• Proven CNC programming experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience programming CNC milling, turning, and/or routing operations
• Strong experience using CAM software to create programs from CAD models and engineering drawings
• Apprentice-trained or equivalent relevant engineering/manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, speeds, and feeds
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimise CNC programs independently
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing and engineering teams
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment