CNC Toolmaker & Offline Programmer

DK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Toolmaker/Programmer Engineer to set up, run and control CNC processes, working with the Cell Leader to hit cost, quality and timeliness targets.

The role includes offline CNC programming, tooling design and ordering, plus reading drawings and selecting tooling. Apprentice-trained toolmaker with CNC experience is preferred; you will support the team and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker/Programmer with time-served background.
• Proficient CNC programming experience with ability to offline modify programs.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and route cards.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds, tooling selection and workholding requirements.
• Good computer literacy and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and control CNC processes as directed by the Cell Leader.
• Draw from stores required materials, tooling and documentation.
• Set up processes per instructions and record all checks and results.
• Offline modify and write CNC programs for existing product styles.
• Design tooling requirements and order external tooling as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and report issues to the Team Leader.
• Communicate process capability problems to the Cell Leader and peers.
• Carry out related duties as required.

Skills

Apprentice trained

Toolmaker/Programmer

Computer literacy

Engineering drawings

CNC programming

Speeds and feeds

Tooling selection

Workholding

Program optimisation

Machinery gauging

Job description

DK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Toolmaker/Programmer Engineer to set up, run and control CNC processes, working with the Cell Leader to hit cost, quality and timeliness targets.

The role includes offline CNC programming, tooling design and ordering, plus reading drawings and selecting tooling. Apprentice-trained toolmaker with CNC experience is preferred; you will support the team and drive process improvements.