Senior 5-Axis CNC Milling Programmer & Operator

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt is seeking a CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter for precision work on 5-axis machines. You will program, set up and operate mills, read drawings and document tooling and setups to achieve right-first-time parts.

The role requires Heidenhain controls with 5-axis experience; Fanuc is a plus. You should handle large parts up to 2.5m, maintain tight tolerances around 20mm, and contribute to continuous improvement and workshop safety.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship would be preferred but not entirely necessary.
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines.
• Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required.
• Ability to undertake and be responsible of their own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports.
• Previous experience on Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak
• Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm
• Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m
• Trained in overhead crane training & manual handling beneficial but not essential as training can be provided
• Good communication skills are essential
• Reliable with a positive can-do attitude
• Focus on quality (right first time) and productivity essential
• Able to flex and support an ever-changing business
• Strong work ethic essential

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines
• Reading and interpreting from engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture to achieve a right first-time product.
• Creating layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results by self or others.
• Ability to work by self to achieve exceptional high standards and deadlines.
• Able to qualify and document own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Ability and willingness to support and train others.
• To work safely using the appropriate PPE and maintain a safe and organised workplace.
• To continuously improve and provide time / cost saving ideas to supervisor wherever possible.

Skills

5 axis CNC programming

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

quality reporting (MTE)

Doosan CNC experience

Matsuura CNC experience

Mazak CNC experience

tight tolerances

large parts milling

communication skills

work ethic

quality and productivity focus

team training

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Doosan CNC

Matsuura CNC

Mazak CNC

MTE measuring equipment

Job description

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt is seeking a CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter for precision work on 5-axis machines. You will program, set up and operate mills, read drawings and document tooling and setups to achieve right-first-time parts.

The role requires Heidenhain controls with 5-axis experience; Fanuc is a plus. You should handle large parts up to 2.5m, maintain tight tolerances around 20mm, and contribute to continuous improvement and workshop safety.