PowerMill Programmer

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual holiday plus bank hols

Company pension

Virtual GP services

Wellbeing and assistance support

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is recruiting a PowerMill Programmer for a Birmingham-based facility. The role focuses on offline programming for complex 3‑axis and 5‑axis machining, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models to generate efficient toolpaths.

You will select appropriate tooling and strategies, simulate for collisions, and work closely with setters and operators to ensure robust programs before production. A strong precision mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PowerMill offline programming for multi-axis CNC.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong knowledge of machining parameters and toolpath optimization.
• Familiarity with post-processors and collision avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and optimise CNC programs using Autodesk PowerMill offline.
• Produce efficient toolpaths for 3-axis and 5-axis operations.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models and technical specs.
• Select cutting tools, strategies and parameters.
• Simulate programs to prevent collisions and issues before production.
• Collaborate with setters and operators to validate programs.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and revisions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
• Follow QA and safety procedures.

Skills

PowerMill programming

5-axis Machining

Drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

PowerMill Programmer

Salary: Competitive doe

Location: Frankly Birmingham

Shift: Twilight shift – 4pm till 10pm Mon- Thurs and Fri – 10am – 4pm

Benefits

• 33 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas shutdown, subject to the agreed holiday arrangement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to virtual GP services.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced PowerMill Offline CNC Programmer to support its advanced CNC machining operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded programmer with strong 5-axis machining knowledge to join a business focused on innovative materials, precision manufacturing and high-quality customer solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop and optimise CNC programs using Autodesk PowerMill offline programming software.
• Produce efficient toolpaths for complex 3-axis and 5-axis machining operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, machining strategies and cutting parameters.
• Simulate and verify programs to identify potential collisions, machining issues and inefficiencies before production.
• Work closely with machine setters and operators to ensure programs are suitable for the machine and application.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of machining processes.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, revisions and machining data.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, surface finish, tool life and material utilisation.
• Follow company quality, health and safety procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in offline CNC programming using Autodesk PowerMill.
• Strong understanding of multi-axis CNC machining, particularly 5-axis operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, machining parameters and toolpath optimisation.
• Understanding of CNC machine kinematics, post-processors and collision avoidance.
• Familiarity with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc-controlled machinery.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production colleagues.

Desirable Experience

• Experience machining tooling boards, composites, plastics or other specialist materials.
• Experience with large-format CNC machining.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM data management and revision control.
• Experience supporting machine prove-outs and resolving complex machining issues.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and technically capable programmer who takes pride in producing safe, efficient and accurate CNC programs. You will be proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working closely with the shop floor to turn complex CAD models into high-quality finished components.