The role is site-based within a modern, well-equipped facility, working on advanced 5 axis milling machines.
The Role
This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on programming, setting, and operating advanced 5 axis milling machines. You will be responsible for taking components from drawing through to finished part, ensuring high levels of precision, efficiency, and quality.
The position requires a highly experienced machinist/programmer with strong CAD/CAM capability, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work across both prototype and batch production environments.
Key responsibilities include:
*
Programming components using CAD/CAM software
*
Programming, setting, and operating 5 axis milling machines.
*
Producing complex aluminium components ranging from small to large formats.
*
Working across both prototype and low-to-high batch production runs.
*
Setting up fixtures, tooling, and machine parameters to ensure optimal performance.
*
Interpreting and working from detailed engineering drawings.
*
Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will be a time-served CNC Programmer / Machinist with significant experience operating advanced 5 axis milling machines in a precision engineering environment.
Essential skills & experience:
*
Time served apprenticeship with 7+ years’ post-training experience.
*
Strong CAD/CAM competence
*
Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 5 axis milling machines.
*
Experience working with Siemens controls.
*
Experience with Heidenhain is beneficial
*
Ability to machine aluminium components to tight tolerances.
*
Experience across both prototype and batch production work.
*
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-sufficient approach.
This is a senior-level role. Junior or trainee-level applicants will not be considered.
The Package
*
Salary up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year