Cnc Programmer

Interaction Recruitment; Toseland; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site

Contract role

Immediate start

Résumé du poste

Interaction Engineering is seeking a Senior 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer for a contract assignment in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The role requires hands-on programming using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, with experience on FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls and experience in high-precision manufacturing.

You will develop and optimise offline programs, support first-offs, and contribute to production efficiency on-site at Chatteris. Start ASAP; duration may be extended for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 5-axis CNC offline programming.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Experience creating and proving out complex CNC programs.
• Knowledge of OMV programming, probing cycles and first-off inspection.
• Experience working with FANUC and/or HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.

Responsabilités

• Develop, optimise and prove out 5-axis CNC offline programs using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Create OMV programs and probing cycles to support machining accuracy and inspection requirements.
• Support first-off machining, program prove-outs and production release.
• Work with FANUC and HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Optimise toolpaths, tooling strategies and machining parameters to improve cycle times, accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop robust programming strategies and produce clear, accurate operator instructions.
• Support fixture validation, fixture design improvements and tooling development.
• Manipulate CAD data to support the manufacture of tooling, fixtures and patterns.
• Develop inspection instructions, standard operating procedures and departmental documentation.
• Maintain programming quality standards and support continuous improvement across the 5-axis department.
• Manage programming priorities in line with production schedules.

Connaissances

5-axis CNC offline programming

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls

Toolpath optimisation

Outils

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

Description du poste

Reference
CNC MACHINIST/PRGRAM Salary
£35 - £45/hour + DOE Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Chatteris Job Type
Contract Posted
14 October 2026

Interaction Engineering

Senior 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer – Contract

Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Location: chatteris
Duration: 2 month contract - potentially ongoing for the right candidate

The Opportunity

Aerotron Composites is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer for a short-term contract assignment within a specialist manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable CAD/CAM professional with extensive hands-on experience using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, supporting complex 5-axis machining operations and optimising manufacturing processes.

We need someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously and make an immediate contribution to programming capability, machining efficiency and production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and prove out 5-axis CNC offline programs using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Create OMV programs and probing cycles to support machining accuracy and inspection requirements.
• Support first-off machining, program prove-outs and production release.
• Work with FANUC and HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Optimise toolpaths, tooling strategies and machining parameters to improve cycle times, accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop robust programming strategies and produce clear, accurate operator instructions.
• Support fixture validation, fixture design improvements and tooling development.
• Manipulate CAD data to support the manufacture of tooling, fixtures and patterns.
• Develop inspection instructions, standard operating procedures and departmental documentation.
• Maintain programming quality standards and support continuous improvement across the 5-axis department.
• Manage programming priorities in line with production schedules.
• Support ERP documentation and entries relating to tooling manufactured in-house.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in 5-axis CNC offline programming.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Experience creating and proving out complex CNC programs.
• Knowledge of OMV programming, probing cycles and first-off inspection.
• Experience working with FANUC and/or HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, CAD data and machining optimisation.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong documentation skills and a structured approach to quality and process control.

The Ideal Contractor

Previous experience in a complex, high-precision manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous.

• Rate: Up to £35 per hour, depending on experience and engagement terms.
• Start: ASAP / subject to agreement.
• Duration: To be confirmed.
• Working arrangements: On-site; further details available on application.