Offline CADCAM Programmer

Fortress Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortress Recruit Ltd supports a leading engineering organisation recruiting an Offline CADCAM Programmer based in Havant. The role focuses on creating offline CNC programmes for 5 axis mill-turn machinery from engineering drawings and solid models.

You will work closely with machinists to ensure accuracy and production readiness, supporting complex materials and continuous improvement in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years' CNC programming experience within manufacturing.
• Strong machining background, ideally apprentice trained.
• Experience with 5 axis CNC and mill turn machining.
• Experience using Edgecam, Mastercam or similar CAM software.
• Mazak and Mazatrol programming experience.
• Solid Edge or similar CAD experience.
• Good knowledge of modern tooling, work holding and fixture design.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and programme from solid models.
• Experience with Inconel 625, Duplex or NAB advantageous.
• Vericut or other anti collision software experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of ISO programming advantageous.
• Understanding of Lean, 5S and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Create offline CNC programmes for 5 axis mill-turn machinery.
• Program from engineering drawings and solid models.
• Produce tooling and machine setup sheets.
• Collaborate with machinists for production-ready programmes.
• Support machining activities across complex materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Support skills development and cross-training within the team.
• Ensure quality, safety and delivery requirements are met.
• Work to tight production deadlines and resolve programming issues.

Skills

CNC programming

5 axis machining

problem solving

communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND desirable

apprentice trained

Tools

Edgecam

Mastercam

Mazak Mazatrol

Solid Edge

Vericut

Job description

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading engineering organisation with the recruitment of an Offline CADCAM Programmer based in Havant.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creating offline CNC programmes for 5 axis mill turn machinery
• Programming directly from engineering drawings and solid models
• Producing tooling and machine setup sheets
• Working closely with machinists to ensure programmes are accurate and production ready
• Supporting machining activities across a range of complex materials
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the manufacturing process
• Supporting skills development and cross training within the team
• Ensuring quality, safety and delivery requirements are consistently achieved
• Working to tight production deadlines and resolving programming issues as they arise

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Around 5 years' CNC programming experience within manufacturing
• A strong machining background, ideally apprentice trained
• Experience with 5 axis CNC and mill turn machining
• Experience using Edgecam, Mastercam or similar CAM software
• Mazak and Mazatrol programming experience
• Solid Edge or similar CAD experience
• Good knowledge of modern tooling, work holding and fixture design
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and programme from solid models
• Experience working with materials such as Inconel 625, Duplex or NAB would be advantageous
• Vericut or other anti collision software experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge of ISO programming advantageous
• Understanding of Lean, 5S and continuous improvement principles
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• HNC/HND desirable, although relevant experience will be considered

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer or CADCAM Programmer to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, working on complex, high precision components within a global engineering organisation.

This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.