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

Interaction Recruitment; Toseland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Contract role

Immediate start

Job summary

Interaction Engineering is seeking a Senior 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer for a contract assignment in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The role requires hands-on programming using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, with experience on FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls and experience in high-precision manufacturing.

You will develop and optimise offline programs, support first-offs, and contribute to production efficiency on-site at Chatteris. Start ASAP; duration may be extended for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 5-axis CNC offline programming.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Experience creating and proving out complex CNC programs.
• Knowledge of OMV programming, probing cycles and first-off inspection.
• Experience working with FANUC and/or HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and prove out 5-axis CNC offline programs using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape.
• Create OMV programs and probing cycles to support machining accuracy and inspection requirements.
• Support first-off machining, program prove-outs and production release.
• Work with FANUC and HEIDENHAIN CNC controls.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Optimise toolpaths, tooling strategies and machining parameters to improve cycle times, accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop robust programming strategies and produce clear, accurate operator instructions.
• Support fixture validation, fixture design improvements and tooling development.
• Manipulate CAD data to support the manufacture of tooling, fixtures and patterns.
• Develop inspection instructions, standard operating procedures and departmental documentation.
• Maintain programming quality standards and support continuous improvement across the 5-axis department.
• Manage programming priorities in line with production schedules.

Skills

5-axis CNC offline programming

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls

Toolpath optimisation

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

Interaction Engineering is seeking a Senior 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer for a contract assignment in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The role requires hands-on programming using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, with experience on FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls and experience in high-precision manufacturing.

You will develop and optimise offline programs, support first-offs, and contribute to production efficiency on-site at Chatteris. Start ASAP; duration may be extended for the right candidate.