CNC Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering manufacturer in Tamworth is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Heidenhain programming on multi-axis machines, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to quality. This role offers a competitive salary of £49,000, a four-day work week, and excellent benefits including pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent working environment

Pension

Free car parking

Yearly pay reviews

Training

Regular overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' operating 3, 4, and 5 Axis Machining Centres.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience in pre-setting tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines in a precision engineering environment.
• Create and refine CNC production programs for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production Engineer for design optimization.

Skills

Heidenhain programming

CAD/CAM software (Edgecam)

CNC production programming

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

5S principles

Job description

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Location: Tamworth

Shift: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday (Nights)

Pay: 49,000 DOE

Benefits: Excellent working environment, pension, free car parking, yearly pay reviews, training, regular overtime

Company

Our customer is a leading manufacturer of precision components, supplying high-performance parts to a range of demanding industries including aerospace, Motorsport, and other advanced engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, they have seen a significant increase in customer demand and project volume. As a result of this sustained growth, they are now looking to expand their team by recruiting skilled machinists and engineers who are passionate about precision manufacturing and eager to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Experience

• Extensive experience with Heidenhain programming on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machines, including machine setup and operation in a precision engineering environment.
• Proficient in modern CAD/CAM software, particularly Edgecam, and committed to applying "Best Practice" manufacturing methodologies.
• Skilled in creating and proving out new CNC production programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Capable of running proven programs, adjusting work coordinates, and correcting errors as needed.
• Collaborates closely with the Production Engineer to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM).
• Actively contributes to continuous improvement by developing and refining processes, tools, and techniques to adopt the latest technologies.
• Demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude and consistently functions as a reliable team player.
• Effectively handles constraints and seeks support from peers or the Manufacturing team when necessary.
• Promotes a high standard of housekeeping and supports 5S principles across the manufacturing environment.

Candidate

• Minimum 3 years' operating 3, 4 and 5 Axis Machining Centre's
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Participates and supports continuous improvement teams and other working groups.
• To be able to pre-set tooling and fixtures from tool layout. Take tool length offsets and recognize when tooling requires replacing due to wear or breakage.
• To be able to communicate information in a coherent fashion at all levels.

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