Cmm Programmer in New Boston, St. Helens

CMM Operator / Programmer

Location: Haydock, St Helens
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CMM Programmer to join a well-established and specialist precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Haydock, St Helens.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company specialising in the design, manufacture and refurbishment of high-precision injection mould tools, alongside providing specialist subcontract engineering and manufacturing solutions.

Working with customers across demanding industries, including automotive, aerospace and medical, the business is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions where accuracy, precision and attention to detail are essential.

The successful candidate will play an important role within the quality and inspection department, ensuring manufactured components meet exact customer specifications and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).

• Using PC-DMIS software to programme and carry out dimensional inspections.

• Creating, editing and modifying CMM inspection programmes.

• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections.

• Inspecting precision-engineered components against technical engineering drawings.

• Interpreting engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Producing accurate dimensional inspection reports.

• Identifying and reporting any non-conformances or quality issues.

• Working closely with the CNC machining and production teams to maintain quality standards.

• Ensuring all inspection equipment is used correctly and maintained appropriately.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a CMM Operator, CMM Programmer or CMM Inspector.

• Hands-on experience using PC-DMIS inspection software.

• Experience operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines.

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of GD&T and precision engineering tolerances.

• Experience inspecting machined components within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable:

• Experience using Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software.

• Experience within precision engineering, toolmaking or CNC manufacturing.

• Knowledge of other CMM measuring systems and inspection software.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Opportunity to join an established precision engineering and manufacturing business.

• Work within a specialist engineering environment.

• Opportunity to utilise and develop your CMM programming and inspection skills.

• Long-term career opportunity.

How to Apply

If you have experience operating and programming CMM equipment, particularly using PC-DMIS software, and are looking for your next opportunity within precision engineering, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.