Elite 5-Axis CNC Programmer & Machinist (Contract)

Interaction Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, invites an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist to join a precision engineering team in the aerospace and defence sectors. The role focuses on offline programming, machine setting, and process development.

Key tasks include creating 5-axis programs, using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, manipulating CATIA CAD data, and optimising toolpaths for efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong 5-axis CNC programming experience essential.
• Proficiency with PowerMill and PowerShape required.
• Experience creating/manipulating CAD data from CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop robust 5-axis CNC programming strategies.
• Program using PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Set and operate 5-axis CNC machinery and optimise toolpaths.
• Prove out first-off programs and ensure production readiness.
• Develop SOPs and improve CNC processes.

Skills

5-axis CNC programming

PowerMill

PowerShape

CNC setting & operation

CATIA CAD data manipulation

FANUC and HEIDENHAIN controls

Reading engineering drawings

Process improvement

Education

Mechanical engineering/trade qualification

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

CATIA

Job description

Interaction Engineering in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, invites an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist to join a precision engineering team in the aerospace and defence sectors. The role focuses on offline programming, machine setting, and process development.

Key tasks include creating 5-axis programs, using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, manipulating CATIA CAD data, and optimising toolpaths for efficiency and accuracy.