Senior CNC Mill-Turn Programmer/Setter (5-Axis)

Macstaff; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 hours/week

Early Friday finish

Overtime 1.5x

22 days holiday

Quarterly bonus

Training & development

Advanced CNC tech

Career development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Macstaff in West Byfleet, Surrey, is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Programmer Setter to program, set and operate advanced multi-axis machining centres to produce precision components.

You will create online and offline programs, optimise existing ones, set tooling and parameters, and conduct dimensional inspections to ensure tight tolerances. A strong background with DMG Mori or similar machines and SolidCAM is advantageous, with training and career development on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC mill-turn machines.
• Strong CNC turning and milling knowledge, including multi-axis machining.
• Experience with 5-axis machining or complex multi-function CNC equipment.
• Familiarity with DMG Mori or comparable CNC machining centres.
• Ability to create, edit and optimise CNC programs.
• Good understanding of machining techniques, tooling and cutting parameters.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce precision components.
• Experience of dimensional inspection and tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle materials and components safely using appropriate handling methods.
• Experience with SolidCAM would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC mill-turn machining centres.
• Creating CNC programs both online and offline for new machining jobs.
• Editing and optimising existing programs for accuracy, productivity and efficiency.
• Setting tooling, machining parameters and manufacturing processes.
• Producing complex, high-precision components to tight engineering tolerances.
• Conducting dimensional inspections and quality checks throughout production.
• Troubleshooting machining and programming issues.
• Supporting efficient production workflow and continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively with the wider manufacturing team and supporting other CNC equipment as required.

Job description

Macstaff in West Byfleet, Surrey, is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Programmer Setter to program, set and operate advanced multi-axis machining centres to produce precision components.

You will create online and offline programs, optimise existing ones, set tooling and parameters, and conduct dimensional inspections to ensure tight tolerances. A strong background with DMG Mori or similar machines and SolidCAM is advantageous, with training and career development on offer.