CNC Programmer - Gear Cutter

Ipeco Holdings Limited

Guildford

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan*

Employee Assistance Programme*

Contributory Pension Scheme

Job summary

Ipeco Holdings Limited is seeking a skilled gear cutting machinist to set up and operate Gleason and Mikron machines for small-batch aerospace components. You will read drawings, inspect parts with precision measuring tools, and ensure traceability and quality across all manufactured items.

The role requires the ability to work with metric and imperial systems, edit programs, and mentor junior staff while meeting tight deadlines in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Must read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
Ability to edit CNC programs.
Experience with gear cutting machines is required.
Experience with metric and imperial measurements.
Computer literate and methodical.

Responsibilities

Set, program and operate gear cutting tools for small-batch components.
Manufacture components within timescales and plan.
Ensure product quality and material traceability.
Inspect finished parts with measuring equipment.
Maintain safe and tidy working environment.
Mentor new staff as required.
Support supervisor with tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment usage

Editing programs

Independence with teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths/English (grade C or above)

Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Gleason gear cutting machines

Mikron gear cutting machines

Gear inspection equipment (Goulder dual flank roll testers)

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To program, set and manufacture small-batch aerospace components.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits,
Responsible for setting a variety of CNC and Manual Gear Cutting Machine Tools for operators as and when required,
Responsible for manufacturing all components within the agreed timescales and in accordance with the manufacturing plan,
Responsible for manufacturing components to the required quality standard,
Responsible for ensuring that the Companys requirements for maintaining material traceability are met,
Responsible for using a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components after manufacture,
Responsible for making sure that product is suitably protected at all times, including for transit,
Responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly,
Responsible for mentoring new staff as required,
Responsible for carrying out all tasks allocated by the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner,
To ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
To support team members with other tasks as and when required,
To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Programming training courses
Ability to set, program, and operate gear cutting machines
Experience operating Gleason or Mikron gear cutting machines
Ability to set and operate gear inspection equipment, including Goulder dual flank roll testers
Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment
Ability to edit programs
Ability to work using Metric and Imperial
Computer literate and methodical
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: