Production Programmer

Distinct Consultancy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holidays + Bank Holidays

5% Pension

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Eye tests

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy in Bolton is seeking a Production Programmer with CNC press brake programming experience to join the Production Engineering team. You will program presses, interpret engineering drawings, and ensure accurate data is uploaded to the MRP system.

The role focuses on programming, data accuracy, and collaboration across departments to improve efficiency, quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and programming CNC press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CAD/CAM programming experience beneficial.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably Progress Plus.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualifications such as an apprenticeship, HNC or HND.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Programme CNC press brake machinery remotely to support the manufacture of pressed components.
• Interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Convert STP files into DXF files for manufacturing purposes.
• Prepare and issue accurate programming files for production.
• Upload and maintain accurate manufacturing data within the MRP system.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Support design for manufacture, ensuring components are suitable for production.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, safety and efficiency.
• Identify tooling, equipment and fixture requirements to support production.

Skills

CNC programming

Press brake operation

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship / HNC / HND in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM programming

CADMAN-B

Inventor

Progress Plus MRP

Job description

Production Programmer - Bolton - £40,000 + Career Progression + Benefits

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer with experience with press brake programming and interpreting engineering drawings?

My client a well established Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Production Programmer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing knowledge who enjoys programming, problem-solving and improving production processes.

The Role as Production Programmer:

Working as part of the Production Engineering team, you will be responsible for programming pressed components, preparing manufacturing files and ensuring accurate production data is uploaded to the company's MRP system.

You will play an important role in supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme CNC press brake machinery remotely to support the manufacture of pressed components.
• Interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Convert STP files into DXF files for manufacturing purposes.
• Prepare and issue accurate programming files for production.
• Upload and maintain accurate manufacturing data within the MRP system.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Support design for manufacture, ensuring components are suitable for production.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, safety and efficiency.
• Identify tooling, equipment and fixture requirements to support production.

Experience as Production Programmer:

• Previous experience operating and programming CNC press brake machinery.
• Background in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good computer skills and technical understanding.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.Able to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable Experience:

• CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Knowledge of CADMAN-B software.
• Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software, ideally Inventor.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably Progress Plus.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualifications, such as an apprenticeship, HNC or HND.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management systems.

Benefits you will receive:

• Opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.
• 25 Days holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Work within a supportive Production Engineering team.
• 5% Pension
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye tests