Cnc Programmer/Miller (Days)

Wec Group Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wec Group in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate large 5-axis milling machines and contribute to the production of high-value components.

Experience with Heidenhain controls (TNC 640 preferred) and CAM programming is highly desirable. The role requires reading complex drawings, setting up jobs, selecting tooling, and maintaining safety and quality standards on tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large-format 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Proficiency with Heidenhain TNC 640 controls.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with CAM-generated programs preferred.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Capable of setting up jobs, selecting tooling and machining strategies.
• Able to work independently and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate large 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce high-value components.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and tolerances.
• Set up jobs, select tooling and optimize machining strategies.
• Proactively monitor quality and safety standards on the shop floor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tooling, processes and cycle times.

Skills

CNC Machining

Heidenhain controls

CAM programming

Reading drawings

Setting up jobs

Tooling selection

Quality & safety

Problem solving

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

Job description

Working Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Reports to: Machining Manager
Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 6pm
Pay: £23 per hour

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team, operating large 5 axis CNC milling machines. CAM programming experience would be highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale machining, working with large and complex components to tight tolerances while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

• Experience operating large-format machines.
• Strong working knowledge of Heidenhain CNC controls, ideally TNC 640.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and machining tolerances.
• Experience machining large, high-value components and fabrications.
• Competent in setting up jobs, selecting tooling and establishing safe, effective machining strategies.
• Knowledge of workholding, fixturing and datum setting for large components.
• Ability to select appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds to optimise machining performance.
• Experience proving out programmes, setting tool offsets and carrying out in-process measurements.
• Good understanding of engineering tolerances, surface finishes and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to identify and resolve machining issues, including vibration, tool wear and workpiece movement.
• Experience working with CAM-generated programmes; CAM programming experience would be highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, quality standards and maintaining a clean, organised working environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, machine utilisation and reducing cycle times.