Twilight PowerMill Programmer | 5-Axis Precision

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual holiday plus bank hols

Company pension

Virtual GP services

Wellbeing and assistance support

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is recruiting a PowerMill Programmer for a Birmingham-based facility. The role focuses on offline programming for complex 3‑axis and 5‑axis machining, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models to generate efficient toolpaths.

You will select appropriate tooling and strategies, simulate for collisions, and work closely with setters and operators to ensure robust programs before production. A strong precision mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PowerMill offline programming for multi-axis CNC.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong knowledge of machining parameters and toolpath optimization.
• Familiarity with post-processors and collision avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and optimise CNC programs using Autodesk PowerMill offline.
• Produce efficient toolpaths for 3-axis and 5-axis operations.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models and technical specs.
• Select cutting tools, strategies and parameters.
• Simulate programs to prevent collisions and issues before production.
• Collaborate with setters and operators to validate programs.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and revisions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
• Follow QA and safety procedures.

Skills

PowerMill programming

5-axis Machining

Drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is recruiting a PowerMill Programmer for a Birmingham-based facility. The role focuses on offline programming for complex 3‑axis and 5‑axis machining, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models to generate efficient toolpaths.

You will select appropriate tooling and strategies, simulate for collisions, and work closely with setters and operators to ensure robust programs before production. A strong precision mindset is essential.