CNC Programmer

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Programmer

• Create CNC programmes using Alphacam from customer-supplied CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SOLIDWORKS formats
• Produce efficient machining programmes for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres
• Select suitable tooling, fixtures and work holding methods to support accurate and efficient machining
• Design jigs and programme soft jaws where required
• Support setter/operators during machine set-up and production
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity
• Assist with the introduction of Fusion 360 and CloudNC as part of the company’s digital manufacturing development
• Provide programming input to help improve machining performance and efficiency

Key Skills of a CNC Programmer

• Previous experience programming CNC machines offline using Alphacam
• Strong background working with HAAS machining centres
• A minimum of 3 years of machining, setting and operating experience
• At least 1 year of offline programming experience
• Ability to work from customer CAD files and create accurate machining programmes
• Experience selecting tooling and work holding solutions
• Relevant engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NC or HNC
• A proactive and quality-focused approach