CNC Programmer/Setter for 5-Axis Milling – Hands-On Growth

Marton Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marton Recruitment Ltd is assisting an established precision engineering company in the Ashford area to recruit an experienced CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, with opportunities to develop 5-axis skills.

You will work from technical drawings, optimise machining processes, and collaborate with the engineering team to maintain quality standards while pursuing continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC milling, programming and setting.
• 5-axis machining experience preferred.
• Experience with offline CAD/CAM programming advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of tooling and precision tolerances.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in progressing into 5-axis work.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Producing precision-engineered components from technical drawings.
• Creating and modifying CNC programmes, ideally using offline CAD/CAM software.
• Setting tools, selecting appropriate cutting methods and optimising machining processes.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and ensuring components meet required tolerances.
• Troubleshooting machining issues and making adjustments where necessary.
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to maintain quality and production standards.
• Supporting continuous improvements in machining efficiency and processes.

Skills

CNC milling

Programming

Offline CAD/CAM

5-axis machining

Reading drawings

Tooling know-how

Precision tolerances

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Marton Recruitment Ltd is assisting an established precision engineering company in the Ashford area to recruit an experienced CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, with opportunities to develop 5-axis skills.

You will work from technical drawings, optimise machining processes, and collaborate with the engineering team to maintain quality standards while pursuing continuous improvements.