CNC Programmer

Our client is the largest refrigerated and temperature-controlled van specialist in the UK and are seeking an experience CNC Programmer to join their rapidly growing team. Working as part of the Design team and reporting into the Head of Technical, you will produce designs for light commercial vehicle insulation kits, and create the necessary manufacturing instructions and CNC programs to enable production.

As a CNC Programmer you will be responsible for
CNC Programming
Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and models, and translate into CNC programming requirements
Produce 2D CNC programs for machining insulation panels using programming software
Advise on tooling requirements and best practice cutting process
Ensure most efficient cutting programs are produced through continuous improvement.

Product Design
Build on existing 3D models to develop customer specific design solutions
Be willing to further develop 3D modelling and designing capabilities with a view to creating designs from scratch
Create manufacturing bills of materials to enable production of panel blanks
Create drawings and templates for basic sheet metal fabricated parts
Product assembly drawings and bills of materials for insulation kits

Quality
Assist the manufacturing and fitting teams in dealing with production issues
Work closely with the quality team to resolve non-conformities and implement preventative and corrective actions
Assist with scoping our damage repair work, advising customer of materials and products required to repair damaged insulation kits
As a CNC Programmer you will be
Experience operating and setting large 3/5 axis CNC routers (e.g. SCM, Muratori, Technos)
Proficient using 2D CNC programming software (e.g. ArtCAM, Vetric V-Carve, Maestro)
Skill in using 2D CAD software (AutoCAD would be beneficial)
Competent with 3D CAD modelling software and producing basic engineering drawings (use of Autodesk Inventor would be an advantage)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work output
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
HNC in an Engineering Subject (or relevant experience) is desirable

Whats in it for you?
Competitive salary
4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Holidays - 26 days on a 4 day week inc. bank holidays
Enrolment into company pension scheme where the Company will contribute 3%.
Health Cash plan (on completion of 6 months)
Critical Illness Cover
Death in Service
Professional development opportunities
Friendly and collaborative work environment
If you are willing to work hands on with the product, and prepared to assist the manufacturing department in best practice for tooling and machining the product then this is the role for you!

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