CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

South Elmsall | Permanent | £17 - £18 per hour

An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join its team. This is a hands-on role focused on developing and optimising CNC programs to manufacture high-quality, precision components across a variety of materials.

Working closely with machinists, designers, and engineers, you'll create efficient CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve machining processes, cycle times, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

Creating CNC programs from 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings

Developing tool paths for milling, turning, and routing operations

Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for different materials

Determining machining sequences, cutting directions, and reference points

Proving out new CNC programs and making adjustments where required

Reviewing and improving existing programs based on production feedback

Troubleshooting CNC programming and machining issues

Identifying inefficient cutting conditions and implementing improvements

Optimising programs to improve cycle times, productivity, and component quality

Providing technical support and guidance to CNC machinists

Working closely with engineering and design teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

Supporting continuous improvement across CNC machining processes

What you need:

Proven CNC programming experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Experience programming CNC milling, turning, and/or routing operations

Strong experience using CAM software to create programs from CAD models and engineering drawings

Apprentice-trained or equivalent relevant engineering/manufacturing experience

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, speeds, and feeds

Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability

Ability to troubleshoot and optimise CNC programs independently

Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing and engineering teams

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

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