CNC Programmer/Machinist

Todd Hayes; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training & development

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd in Wymondham is recruiting a CNC Programmer/Machinist for a full-time, permanent role on the evening shift (4pm-12:30am), 40 hours per week. Initially, the first 3 months are day shift during probation.

You will program and operate multi‑axis CNC mills to fabricate high-precision carbon fibre components. Applicants should have a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent, be able to read drawings, and possess a solid understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate multi axis milling machines.
• Produce precision components to tight tolerances.
• Create first-off and batch parts with quality control.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain productive timelines and good housekeeping.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Precision inspection

Independent work

Feeds & speeds

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Haas machines

DMG machines

CMS machines

hyperMILL CAD/CAM

Job description

CNC Programmer/Machinist

Our client, a leading manufacturer of precision carbon fibre components, based in Wymondham are currently seeking a CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their highly skilled team in their state‑of‑the‑art Machine Shop. This is a full-time permanent role working the evening shift:4pm-12:30am, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday(First 3 months will be worked on the day shift, while probation period is completed)

Key responsibilities for CNC Programmer/Machinist:

• Programming and operating multi axis milling machines.
• Producing precision components to exacting standards and tolerances.
• Producing first-off and batch components while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Inspecting finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with specifications
• Working to tight deadlines and schedules.
• Proactively contributing and working within the machine shop team.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health & safety within the machine shop.

Essential requirements for CNC Programmer/Machinist:

• Proven experience as a CNC Programmer/Machinist within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines.
• Time served engineering apprenticeship or other relevant qualifications.
• Sound knowledge of basic machining and engineering principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Competence in the use of manual measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, feeds and speeds.

Desirables

• Familiar with Haas, DMG machines or CMS machines
• Experience using hyperMILL CAD/CAM software
• Working knowledge of precision component parts using a wide variety of materials
• Experience machining carbon fibre components
• Flexibility with a team centred attitude

Company Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay and enhanced overtime rates
• Training and development opportunities
• 20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Referral scheme
• Flexible Summer working hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

The machine shop is essential to our client's business function, and this is reflected in their considerable investment in modern hight-tech equipment and software. They offer a supportive team environment with extensive opportunities for training and development. The successful candidate will have proven experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines and will be capable of producing high-precision components to exacting tolerances with minimal supervision.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.