Cnc Programmer Setter Operator

Ewshot Source: WhatJobs

£30,000–£50,000

CNC Machinist / Programmer

Up to £50k DOE | Days | Early Friday Finish | Flexible hours | Long summer shutdown

Are you a CNC machinist who enjoys actually programming, setting and machining your own work, rather than simply running existing production jobs?

We're recruiting for a well-established specialist engineering business looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join its small, highly skilled machining team.

This isn't repetitive high-volume production.

You’ll be producing a varied mix of one-offs and small-batch precision components, taking jobs from engineering drawing through programming, setting, machining and inspection.

The company combines traditional engineering and toolmaking knowledge with modern CNC machining, CAD/CAM and in-house inspection, manufacturing specialist components for high-value vintage and performance automotive applications.

What you’ll be doing

Programming, setting and operating CNC machines
Working predominantly on HAAS CNC machinery
Producing one-off and small-batch precision components
Programming new jobs and editing/proving existing programs
Working independently from engineering drawings
Selecting tooling, speeds, feeds and machining methods
Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection
Working on varied components rather than repetitive production runs
Getting involved with interesting engineering and development work

What we’re looking for

You don't need to tick every box.

The important thing is that you're a proper CNC Miller or Turner who can confidently set machines and program jobs, rather than somebody limited to operating or making basic offsets.

Ideally you'll have:

CNC programming and setting experience
HAAS experience would be highly desirable
Experience programming at the machine
Ability to work independently from drawings
Good knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds
Experience with one-offs / small batches / precision work

Experience with CAMWorks, SolidWorks or offline programming would be useful, but isn't essential.

Likewise, if you're an experienced Fanuc programmer/setter rather than HAAS but have the fundamentals to transfer across, we'd still be interested in speaking with you.

Why consider it?

This would particularly suit someone who's bored of simply setting and running repetitive production jobs and wants more ownership of their machining.