Precision CNC Programmer/Operator - EDM Specialist

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Enhanced pension

Private medical care

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator for a specialist precision engineering manufacturer. You will program, set and operate CNC machinery in the EDM department to produce high-quality components to exact specifications.

The role offers opportunities to support other machining areas, with training and development to broaden technical capabilities. A strong focus on quality and continuous improvement will be important, along with collaboration across the production teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming and operating CNC machinery in manufacturing.
• Experience using CAD/CAM and offline programming systems.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification.

Responsibilities

• Create, load, edit and optimise CNC programs per engineering specs.
• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
• Interpret drawings, specs and manufacturing documents.
• Perform in-process inspection using CMMs and handheld tools.
• Ensure components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Record works orders and quality data in ERP.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance checks and report faults.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and PPE rules.
• Support Lean initiatives including 5S and Kaizen.
• Collaborate with teams to meet production schedules.
• Provide shift handovers to maintain workflow and quality.
• Support milling and other departments when needed.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

CAD/CAM

Engineering apprenticeship

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Inspection techniques

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / City & Guilds

Tools

Offline programming

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator for a specialist precision engineering manufacturer. You will program, set and operate CNC machinery in the EDM department to produce high-quality components to exact specifications.

The role offers opportunities to support other machining areas, with training and development to broaden technical capabilities. A strong focus on quality and continuous improvement will be important, along with collaboration across the production teams.