At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and optimise CNC programs for advanced prosthetic technology and bespoke solutions.
- Company: Join a multi-award-winning global manufacturer focused on innovative mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and discounts on shopping.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the world of mobility while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: CNC programming experience with mill/turn machines and strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Programmer - Mill/Turn, to support the programming, prove-out and optimisation of complex precision-machined components. This role is initially offered on a 12 month, fixed-term contract.
As CNC Programmer - Mill/Turn, you will focus on:
- Developing robust CNC programs, improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introduction, and ensuring components are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Creating, developing and optimising CNC programs for multi axis/multi spindle mill/turn machining centres.
- Producing safe, efficient and repeatable machining strategies for complex components.
- Supporting the prove-out of new and existing CNC programs on the shop floor.
- Working closely with setters, operators, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
- Reviewing engineering drawings, models and specifications to define the best manufacturing method.
- Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods to achieve quality and cycle-time targets.
- Creating and maintaining accurate manufacturing documentation, including setup sheets, route cards, tool lists and work instructions.
- Supporting New Product Introduction activities from early feasibility through to production release.
- Troubleshooting machining issues, including dimensional variation, tool life, surface finish, cycle time and process stability.
As CNC Programmer - Mill/Turn, you will have the following:
- Time-served apprenticeship, HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a CNC Programmer within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with mill/turn CNC machines.
- Ability to program complex turned and milled features, including multi-axis machining.
- Experience using offline CAM software such as SolidCAM, Mastercam, Hypermill, Powermill or similar.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T and 3D CAD models.
- Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, workholding and machining strategy.
- Experience proving out CNC programs.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
- Good understanding of manufacturing documentation, route cards, setup sheets and controlled change processes.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with production, quality and engineering teams.
As CNC Programmer - Mill/Turn, you will receive the following:
- Competitive salary.
- ~ 25 days holiday (rising with service).
- ~ Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- ~ Pension.
- ~ Discounted shopping and leisure activities.
- ~ Health cash plan.
- ~ Cycle to work scheme.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the CNC Programmer - Mill/Turn opportunity, please apply now!
