CNC Programmer

Hale Hamilton; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Pension

5 weeks holiday

Medical insurance

Employee benefits portal

Birthday lunch monthly

Social club

Job summary

CIRCOR International’s Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited is seeking a CNC Programmer for our Uxbridge site. You will develop and maintain CNC programmes using AlphaCAM for both horizontal and vertical machining centres, read complex drawings, select tooling and optimise speeds and feeds to meet tight tolerances.

You will collaborate with Production and Engineering to improve processes, review and update programmes, and support day-to-day shop floor activities in a 37.5-hour week with Fridays off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CNC programming experience with a strong background in milling and machining operations.
• Proficiency in offline programming using CAD/CAM and ability to support shop-floor machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to ensure accurate manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, hands-on approach and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programmes using AlphaCAM.
• Create efficient CNC milling programmes for horizontal and vertical centres.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs and 3D models and develop work holding solutions.
• Select tooling, speeds and feeds to optimise performance and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to improve processes and resolve challenges.
• Review, update and optimise CNC programmes for various machining centres.
• Assist the Machine Shop Supervisor with day-to-day tasks.
• Continuously improve existing CNC programmes for productivity and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling

Offline programming

GD&T

Problem-solving

Tools

AlphaCAM

CAD/CAM

ERP systems

Job description

CIRCOR International (NYSE - CIR) is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defence markets. The company has a product portfolio of market leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Circor has facilities in USA, Germany, France, UK (incl. Hale Hamilton), China, Morocco, UAE, Malaysia and India, has approximate annual sales of $800 million, 3200 employees and serves 14000 customers across approximately 100 countries.

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Industrial and Maritime Division, is a leading manufacturer of pressure and flow control solutions for application on various Submarine and Surface Ship platforms and for applications in Industrial segments such as Renewable Energy, Industrial Gas and Power.

For our location in Uxbridge, in the Greater London area, we are looking for a CNC Programmer.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programmes using AlphaCAM
• Create efficient CNC milling programmes for both horizontal and vertical machining centres
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications and 3D solid models and develop work holding solutions
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting speeds and feeds to optimise machining performance
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances
• Collaborate closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve machining processes, increase efficiency and resolve technical challenges
• Create, maintain and optimise CNC programmes for a range of machining centres
• Assist the Machine Shop Supervisor with day-to-day operational activities as required
• Review, update and continuously improve existing CNC programmes to enhance productivity, quality and machining efficiency

Your profile

• Demonstrated experience in CNC programming, with a strong background in CNC milling and machining operations
• Proficiency in offline programming using CAD/CAM package and confidence in supporting shop-floor machining activities
• Ability to analyse complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to ensure accurate manufacturing processes
• Strong problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in precision engineering and familiarity with ERP systems would be beneficial, although training will be provide
• 4 day working week with Fridays off (37,5 hours per week)
• Pension: Employer's & Employee's contribution
• Employer-only option salary exchange
• Generous holiday equivalent to 5 weeks holiday
• Medical insurance with an option to include as a payroll benefit
• A culture calendar to celebrate events
• Birthday lunch every month hosted by our Managing Director
• Employee benefits portal with discounts on many products
• Active social club - with regular events