Interaction Engineering
5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Initially 2 months, with potential to extend up to 6 months
Start: Early October
Rate: Competitive – DOE
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to support a leading engineering business operating within the aerospace and defence sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled CNC professional with strong PowerMill and PowerShape experience, who can hit the ground running in a precision engineering environment.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for offline 5-axis programming, CNC machine setting and operation, as well as supporting the development and optimisation of machining processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Creating and developing robust 5-axis CNC programming strategies
- Programming using Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape
- Creating models and manipulating CAD data from CATIA
- Setting and operating 5-axis CNC machinery
- Creating OMV programmes and probing cycles
- Proving out first-off programmes and ensuring parts are production-ready
- Optimising toolpaths to improve machining efficiency and accuracy
- Troubleshooting and resolving programming and machining issues
- Producing clear and accurate operator instructions
- Supporting fixture design and identifying potential improvements
- Creating inspection instructions and supporting quality requirements
- Managing tooling requirements and liaising with tooling suppliers
- Monitoring machine utilisation and departmental efficiency
- Developing SOPs and improving CNC processes
- Supporting shop-floor teams to ensure efficient manufacture in line with design requirements
Essential Experience
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong CNC programming experience, particularly 5-axis
- Excellent knowledge of PowerMill and PowerShape
- Experience creating/manipulating CAD data from CATIA
- Previous setting and operating experience
- Experience with FANUC and/or HEIDENHAIN CNC controls
- Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
- Strong process improvement and problem-solving skills
- Experience working within a precision engineering environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A mechanical engineering/trade qualification or 5+ years' relevant experience
Desirable
- Aerospace and/or defence experience
- Programme/project management experience
- Supplier-facing experience
- Hands‑on composites experience
Contract Details
Initial 2-month contract, with the potential to extend to 6 months, subject to business requirements.
Provisional start: Early October, depending on candidate availability.
If you're an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist with strong PowerMill/PowerShape skills and are available for contract work, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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