Senior 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer (PowerMill/PowerShape)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced 5-axis CNC Offline Programmer for a short-term contract (2 months, potentially ongoing). You will develop and prove out 5-axis programs using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, supporting complex machining while optimising processes.

The role requires hands-on CAD/CAM expertise, experience with OMV programming and probing cycles, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment under FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 5-axis CNC offline programming.
• Experience with Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Knowledge of OMV programming, probing cycles and first-off inspection.
• Experience with FANUC and/or HEIDENHAIN controls.
• Strong tooling, fixturing and machining optimisation knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prove out 5-axis CNC offline programs using PowerMill/PowerShape.
• Create OMV programs and probing cycles for accuracy and inspection.
• Support first-off machining, prove-outs and production release.
• Work with FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls and optimise toolpaths.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues and implement fixes.
• Develop robust programming strategies and operator instructions.
• Support fixture validation and tooling development.
• Maintain programming quality standards and continuous improvement.

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

OMV programming

Job description

Interaction Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced 5-axis CNC Offline Programmer for a short-term contract (2 months, potentially ongoing). You will develop and prove out 5-axis programs using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, supporting complex machining while optimising processes.

The role requires hands-on CAD/CAM expertise, experience with OMV programming and probing cycles, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment under FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls.