CNC Programmer in Willenhall

CNC Programmer

Location: Halesowen, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time
Shifts: Monday-Friday, rotating 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00
Pay: £17.07 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

About the Role

An established heavy‑engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join its modern machine shop. The business operates a full in‑house capability from forging and heat treatment through to finish machining, working on large, high‑integrity components for critical industrial sectors.

This role would suit someone with strong CNC programming and setting experience on large components, who is comfortable working to tight tolerances in a safety‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit and optimise CNC programs for turning, milling and/or boring operations on large components
• Program, set and prove out jobs from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding, fixtures and cutting parameters
• Carry out first‑off inspections, in‑process checks and complete production documentation
• Optimise machining processes to improve cycle times, tool life and overall efficiency
• Work closely with engineering, quality and production teams to achieve right‑first‑time manufacture
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, machine care and compliance with health & safety requirements

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven CNC programming experience within a machining or heavy‑engineering environment
• Experience working with large components and/or complex, high‑value parts
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T
• Hands‑on experience with CNC turning, milling or boring machines
• Confidence carrying out dimensional inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Desirable

• Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls
• CAD/CAM programming experience
• Knowledge of 3‑axis and/or 5‑axis machining
• Background in forged, cast or heavy steel components

Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship in CNC Machining or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC preferred

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.07 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Stable Monday-Friday rotating shifts (no weekends)
• Long‑term, permanent position
• Opportunity to programme and machine large, technically challenging components
• Supportive engineering environment with ongoing investment in machinery and processes

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