Cnc Programmer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

CNC Programmer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Programmer to join our client’s engineering and manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong CNC programming and machining experience who is confident taking components from engineering drawing through to finished part.

You will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring components are produced accurately, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC machinery.

• Produce components from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Create and optimise CNC programmes to improve machining efficiency and quality.

• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.

• Carry out first-off inspections and make programme adjustments where required.

• Ensure finished components meet required tolerances and quality standards.

• Use a range of measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges.

• Identify and resolve machining issues and support continuous improvement.

• Carry out tool changes, offsets and machine adjustments.

• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams.

• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.

• Ensure machinery and work areas are maintained to a high standard.

About You

• Previous experience working as a CNC Programmer, CNC Machinist or CNC Setter/Programmer.

• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Experience programming CNC machines using relevant controls or CAD/CAM software.

• Confident setting