Senior CNC Large-Scale Mill Programmer (5-Axis)

WEC Group Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Scheme

Healthcare cash back scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Benefit Loans

Refer a Friend Bonus

Death in Service Benefit

Discounted Attractions

Unique and Varied Projects

Generous Holiday Allowance + Bank Holl

Job summary

WEC Group Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Operator/Programmer to operate large 5-axis CNC milling machines and contribute to high-precision manufacturing. CAM programming experience would be highly desirable, along with the ability to interpret complex drawings and tolerances.

The role focuses on large-scale machining, ensuring quality, safety and timely production. Candidates should be proficient in setup, tooling selection, and continuous improvement within a busy shop floor

Qualifications

• Experience operating large-format, 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Strong knowledge of Heidenhain controls, ideally TNC 640.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and tolerances.
• Experience machining large, high-value components and fabrications.
• Capable of setting up jobs, selecting tooling and establishing safe machining strategies.
• Knowledge of workholding, fixturing and datum setting for large parts.
• Ability to select cutting tools, speeds and feeds for optimal performance.
• Experience proving out programmes and carrying out in-process measurements.
• Good understanding of tolerances, surface finishes and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to identify and resolve machining issues such as vibration and tool wear.

Skills

Heidenhain controls (TNC 640)

CAM programming

Reading complex drawings

Tooling selection

Workholding & datum setup

Speeds & feeds selection

Tool offsets & in-process measurement

Dimensional inspection tolerances

Troubleshooting machining issues

Independent work & prioritisation

Job description

WEC Group Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Operator/Programmer to operate large 5-axis CNC milling machines and contribute to high-precision manufacturing. CAM programming experience would be highly desirable, along with the ability to interpret complex drawings and tolerances.

The role focuses on large-scale machining, ensuring quality, safety and timely production. Candidates should be proficient in setup, tooling selection, and continuous improvement within a busy shop floor