SigmaNEST CNC Nester & Programmer

MP Cookstown-GBR; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member bonus

On site parking

Pension

Life assurance

LinkedIn Learning

Perks card

Job summary

Terex is seeking a Nester / Programmer in Cookstown to create, optimise, and maintain CNC nesting programs using SigmaNEST for laser, plasma, punch and profile cutting. You will maximise material utilisation, review drawings, and work with Engineering, Planning and Purchasing to meet schedules.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cost targets, and quality compliance, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and cost reductions across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming, nesting, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of SigmaNEST software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize nesting programs using SigmaNEST.
• Generate CNC programs for laser, plasma, punch, and profile cutting machines.
• Maximise material yield and minimise scrap through nesting strategies.
• Review drawings to ensure manufacturability.
• Maintain and update part libraries, tooling data, and machine settings in SigmaNEST.
• Support production with technical queries on CNC programs.
• Prioritise nesting requirements with Production Planning.
• Monitor machine loading and cutting efficiency for improvements.
• Investigate and resolve programming and manufacturing issues.
• Ensure programs meet quality standards and customer specs.
• Produce accurate manufacturing documentation as required.
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Maintain HSE compliance.

Skills

CNC programming & nesting

Engineering drawings interpretation

Sheet metal manufacturing processes

Analytical & problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel & manufacturing systems

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

SigmaNEST

CAD packages (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

Terex is seeking a Nester / Programmer in Cookstown to create, optimise, and maintain CNC nesting programs using SigmaNEST for laser, plasma, punch and profile cutting. You will maximise material utilisation, review drawings, and work with Engineering, Planning and Purchasing to meet schedules.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cost targets, and quality compliance, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and cost reductions across manufacturing.