At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on role programming CNC machines and creating production plans.
- Company: Specialist engineering firm focused on high-integrity manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in precision manufacturing while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Extensive CNC programming experience and strong understanding of machining processes.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
A specialist engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-integrity products into critical applications is looking for experienced CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engineers to join their Manufacturing Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a hands-on programming role focused on CNC machining, production planning and proving out complex programmes alongside machine operators.
The Role
- Day-to-day CNC programming of precision machined components.
- Creating production plans and manufacturing documentation.
- Proving out more complex programmes with CNC operators.
- Supporting machining across modern multi-axis and legacy CNC equipment.
- Working with ISO code and supporting continuous improvements to machining processes.
Key Requirements
- Extensive CNC programming experience, ideally with SolidCAM – experience with other CAD/CAM packages will also be considered.
- Strong Vericut experience.
- Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
- Confident working with ISO/NC code.
- Experience programming 3+2 and/or 5-axis machining, with broader experience across lathes and horizontal machining centres.
- Strong understanding of precision manufacturing and CNC machining.
Machines
- Experience with Mazak Integrex, Mazak VARIAXIS, plus older equipment including 2-axis lathes, Pumas, Doosans and Matsuuras would be highly relevant.
Shifts
- Week 1: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm | Friday 6:00am–11:30am
- Week 2: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–9:00pm | Friday 11:30am–5:00pm
Overtime available.
Security Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a British passport. Dual-national candidates are subject to nationality restrictions, with permitted additional nationalities including USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ireland and Poland.
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