Cnc Programmer in Folkestone, Kent

CNC Programmer / Setter Operator (Milling and/or Turning)

Location: Near Folkestone, Kent

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Job type: Full-time, permanent

About the role

A well-established precision engineering company is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join its team near Folkestone. You will programme, set up and run CNC milling and/or turning machines to produce high-quality precision components, working to engineering drawings and checking your own work to make sure tolerances are met. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on programmer who wants to develop their skills in a supportive, growing business, with training available on new controllers and software.

Key responsibilities

- Write and edit CNC programs for milling and/or turning machines, at the machine and offline

- Set up and operate CNC milling and/or turning machines to produce precision components to drawing and tolerance

- Read and interpret engineering drawings and plan efficient machining processes

- Select tooling, fixtures and cutting parameters to improve quality and cycle times

- Inspect your own work using standard measuring equipment

- Prove out new programs and carry out first-off checks

- Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and housekeeping

Essential requirements

- Proven CNC programming experience

- Experience on CNC milling and/or turning machines (we will consider candidates with experience in just one of these for the right person)

- Experience on at least one of these controllers: Heidenhain, Fanuc or Prototrak (training provided on the others)

- Ability to read engineering drawings

- Able to inspect own work to ensure tolerances are correct

- A stable work history

Desirable

- Offline programming / CAM software experience (training available)

- Experience across more than one machine controller

Package

- Salary up to £40,000 per annum with premium overtime rates