CNC Programmer

Nuclearinst; Pennington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

35 days holiday

Excellent pension

Health plan

Cycle to work

Free onsite parking

Ongoing technical training

Career progression

Job summary

Nuclearinst in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop and optimise offline programs for high-precision aerospace and defence components. You will own components from drawings and 3D models through to prove-out and production, driving improvements and supporting the advanced manufacturing plan.

You will work on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis centres, with Mazak Integrex experience desirable and VERICUT knowledge beneficial.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience within a precision engineering background.
• Able to program and prove complex multi-axis components.
• CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Experience machining tight tolerance components.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Background in Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Marine, or related high-precision environments.
• Apprentice trained or engineering qualification.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Create offline CNC programs from customer drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Program, set and prove components on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.
• Work with Mazak Integrex mill-turn machines using Mazak, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.
• Develop manufacturing process plans, routings, tooling and setup documentation.
• Design fixtures and produce supporting 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Improve existing programs and methods to reduce cycle times and improve quality.

Skills

CNC Programming

Multi-axis programming

CAD/CAM programming

GD&T understanding

Vericut knowledge

Mazak Integrex / mill-turn experience

Education

Apprentice trained or engineering qualification

Tools

Mazak Integrex

Mill-turn experience

Mazatrol / Heidenhain / Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Programmer (Offline Programming / Multi-Axis)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Progression to Management + Training + Pension + Excellent Benefits | Monday-Friday Days | Friday Lunchtime Finish + Flexible work options

Lymington, Hampshire

Are you a CNC Programmer from a Precision Engineering background or similar, looking to programme Aerospace and Defence components for a growing Specialist Manufacturer offering progression into Management? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected precision engineering business with advanced multi-axis machining capability and the backing of an international FTSE-listed manufacturing group. You'll take ownership of new components from customer drawing and 3D model through programming, process development, prove-out and production. The business continues to invest heavily in its manufacturing capability, including the introduction of VERICUT, creating an excellent opportunity if you have VERICUT experience, as you will be able to champion and influence the company from the beginning.

The Role:

• Create offline CNC programs from customer drawings and 3D CAD models
• Program, set and prove complex components on 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres
• Work with Mazak Integrex mill-turn machines using Mazak, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls
• Develop manufacturing process plans, routings, tooling and setup documentation
• Design fixtures and produce supporting 2D drawings and 3D models
• Improve existing programs and machining methods to reduce cycle times and improve quality

The Person:

• CNC Programming experience within precision engineering
• Able to programme and prove complex multi-axis components
• CAD/CAM programming experience
• Experience machining tight tolerance components
• Understanding of GD&T
• Background in Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Marine, Oil & Gas or another high-precision manufacturing environment
• Mazak Integrex or mill-turn experience advantageous
• VERICUT knowledge beneficial but not essential
• Apprentice trained or engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK

What's on Offer:

• Annual bonus / profit share
• Monday-Friday days
• Early finish every Friday
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing technical training
• Clear progression into management
• Opportunity to manufacture complex Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear components

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm
39 hours per week

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