5 Axis CNC Mill Turn Programmer
Location: Kegworth / Derby, DE74 2FL
Commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Long Eaton, Castle Donington and surrounding areas
Salary: 40,000- 42,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent - flexible shift options, with either days or double days available
The Opportunity
An established engineering company is looking for an experienced 5 Axis CNC Mill Turn Programmer to join its manufacturing team in Kegworth.
This is a hands-on position for an experienced CNC engineer who is confident programming, setting and operating 5-axis Mill Turn machinery. You'll be involved throughout the machining process, from programming and setting through to proving out, inspection and continuous improvement.
The company can offer flexibility around shifts, with either a day shift or double-day shift available depending on preference.
The Role
As a 5 Axis CNC Mill Turn Programmer, your responsibilities will include:
- Setting, operating, editing and programming 5-axis CNC Mill Turn machines, including Mori Seiki / Puma MX.
- Programming using CAD/CAM software including Alphacam/Kreo, alongside Fanuc controls.
- Setting tooling, offsets and workholding.
- Proving out new programmes and ensuring components are manufactured to specification.
- Optimising toolpaths, machining methods and cycle times.
- Carrying out component inspection using micrometers, verniers/callipers and CMM equipment.
- Reading and working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams on machining and process improvements.
- Providing input on manufacturability, DFM and machining methods.
- Maintaining high standards of quality throughout the machining process.
About You
- Previous hands-on experience programming, setting and operating CNC Mill Turn machinery.
- Experience working with 5-axis CNC machines.
- Experience with Mori Seiki / Puma MX machinery would be advantageous.
- Confident using Fanuc controls.
- Experience using CAD/CAM software, ideally Alphacam/Kreo.
- Able to set tooling, offsets and workholding and prove out new programmes.
- Confident inspecting machined components using micrometers, verniers/callipers and CMM equipment.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Good understanding of machining methods, tooling and cycle-time optimisation.
- Ideally apprentice-trained or qualified within a relevant engineering discipline.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 40,000- 42,000 per annum.
- Choice of day shift or double-day shift.
- Permanent position.
- Opportunity to work with advanced 5-axis Mill Turn machinery.
- Hands-on programming, setting and operating position.
- Opportunity to contribute to machining and process improvements.
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