CNC Programmer

Omega; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega is seeking a skilled CNC Miller/Turner to join our precision machining team in the UK. The role involves setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes with Fanuc controls, producing development components and small batch production parts to tight tolerances.

You will work with 4th axis machining, read engineering drawings, inspect parts, and contribute to continuous improvement in a specialist engineering environment that values autonomy and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc controls and CNC programming.
• Skilled in setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with CNC lathes and 4th axis machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspect parts.
• Time-served apprenticeship desirable; strong machining background.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC milling machines and lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Produce development and prototype components to engineering specifications.
• Manufacture small batch production runs (20–30 parts).
• Carry out machining with 4th axis equipment.
• Inspect completed components to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain tooling requirements and support tooling procurement.
• Ensure work meets production schedules and quality standards.
• Work independently to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement activities in the machine shop.

Skills

Fanuc controls

CNC milling

CNC lathes

4th axis machining

Autonomy

Reading drawings

Self-inspection

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Spark erosion machinery

Tooling procurement

Job description

CNC Miller / Turner required by a leading OEM manufacturer. The successful candidate will join a small, highly skilled machining team responsible for producing development components and small batch production runs for ongoing manufacturing programmes. This role will involve setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes using Fanuc controls, whilst ensuring components are produced to the highest standards of quality and precision. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist engineering environment where technical expertise and autonomy are highly valued.

• Set, operate and programme CNC milling machines and lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Produce development and prototype components to engineering specifications.
• Manufacture small batch production runs, typically between 20 and 30 parts.
• Carry out machining operations using 4th axis equipment.
• Inspect completed components to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain tooling requirements and support tooling procurement where necessary.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with production schedules and quality standards.
• Work independently to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the machine shop.

Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Miller / Turner

• Proven experience working with Fanuc controls.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Experience working with 4th axis machining.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage priorities.
• Experience carrying out self-inspection of machined components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Time-served apprenticeship desirable.
• Extensive machining background advantageous.
• Experience operating spark erosion machinery beneficial, although full training can be provided.
• Previous experience controlling and procuring tooling would be advantageous.

What we can offer – CNC Miller / Turner

• Opportunity to join a well-established OEM manufacturer.
• Varied role producing both development and production components.
• Supportive and highly skilled engineering team environment.
• Long-term permanent position with a stable and growing business.
• Opportunity to work with advanced machining equipment on precision-engineered products.

Candidates who are currently a CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Toolmaker, Precision Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, or Production Machinist may be suitable for this position.