Toolpath Programmer

Atlassian; Bassetlaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a CNC Programmer to produce high-quality programs for the advancement of manufacturing processes. The role involves programming CNC machines, ensuring efficient production methods, and collaborating with various departments to meet operational demands. Candidates should be apprentice trained in Mechanical Production Engineering with significant experience in CNC programming and relevant simulation software. A focus on quality and cost-effective manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using CNC 3, 4, 5-axis machining centres.
• Knowledge of G and M codes.
• Experience in cutter selection for optimised programming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programming operations using Computer Aided Manufacture.
• Design and supply necessary information for jigs or fixtures.
• Ensure components are produced efficiently and cost-effectively.

Skills

CNC programming

Production engineering

Simulation software usage

Design for manufacture

Education

Apprentice trained in Mechanical Production Engineering

Tools

NX CAM

Vericut Simulation

Job description

To produce high quality programs in sufficient time to meet the demands set out by the development and production plans for the formula one race car as well as external customers.

Main Duties

• To carry out programming operations using Computer Aided Manufacture and Simulation Tools as directed by Tool Path Programming Manager.
• To supply Production Engineered solutions in the form of CNC programs and all accompanying information to a level that will enable right first-time manufacture in an efficient timescale.
• To ensure components are produced in the most efficient, cost‑effective way whilst keeping lead times to a minimum. This will involve liaising with other departments such as the Drawing Office, Machine Shop and Pattern Shop.
• To design and supply relevant information for any jig or fixtures necessary for part work holding during manufacture.
• To supply all information to other business areas to allow efficient part manufacture eg; Drawings for on‑line programmed operations, stage information to allow effective Inspection processing.
• To ensure all relevant data regarding scheduling of work is kept up to date and accurate.

Key Accountabilities

• Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:
• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create CNC code using NX CAM.
• Using simulation software (Vericut) to ensure collision free optimised programs for manufacture.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture to aid right first time in the shortest time possible.
• Production engineering experience to identify from drawing and model the efficient method of manufacture.

Qualifications and Experience Level

• Apprentice trained in Mechanical Production Engineering.
• Working knowledge and experience using CNC 3,4, 5-axis machining centres.
• Experience in NX CAM.
• Experience using Vericut Simulation.
• Experience in programming for Turing, Mill Tun and Milling.
• Knowledge of G and M codes.
• Experience in cutter selection for optimised programming and efficient cost-effective manufacture.