CNC Programmer & Machinist (3–5 Axis)

Kurt J Lesker; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan (£600/year)

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate, wellness and charity events

Job summary

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer Machinist at our European Headquarters in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.

The role focuses on CNC programming, rigorous machining, and CAM software usage within a team delivering high-precision components. The ideal candidate has ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or equivalent, with experience in Delcam or MasterCam and strong G-code knowledge.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or related field.
• Proven CNC machining/programming experience.
• Experience with Delcam or MasterCam programming.
• Strong knowledge of G-code, M-code, offsets and machine functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex machining on CNC milling machines and read/understand G-code.
• Mentor fellow employees to resolve machining problems.
• Write and edit CNC programs to meet production requirements for cost and quality.
• Set up and operate 3, 4, and 5 axis machines.
• Read technical drawings and ensure conformance of parts to specifications.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineering and production management to improve processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Read technical drawings

G-code/M-code

Mentoring/Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

ONC/HNC (Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology)

Tools

Delcam/Mastercam

Job description

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer Machinist at our European Headquarters in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.

The role focuses on CNC programming, rigorous machining, and CAM software usage within a team delivering high-precision components. The ideal candidate has ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or equivalent, with experience in Delcam or MasterCam and strong G-code knowledge.