At a Glance
- Tasks: Programme and operate 5-axis milling machines for precision aluminium parts.
- Company: Employee-owned company with a strong focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a four-day work week, competitive salary, and a tax-free bonus.
- Other info: Flexible start times and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Join a secure, debt-free company with a genuine stake in your success.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC programming and 5-axis milling required.
What's In It For You?
- A four-and-a-bit day week: Monday to Thursday with a Friday finish around 11:30am-12pm.
- A genuine stake in the business: This is an employee-owned company, so you share in the rewards through a tax-free EOT bonus, historically around £3,600 per annum.
- Work that keeps you sharp: You'll programme, set and run 5-axis milling on aluminium parts, holding tolerances to 0.05mm and tighter.
- Real security: 30 years in business. No redundancies, ever. No debt - when they buy a machine, they pay cash.
- No overtime, no clock-watching: People get the work out and go home - productivity jumped 15% after they became employee-owned.
Your salary, benefits & hours of work:
- £42,000-£45,000 depending on experience
- EOT profit bonus when awarded, on top of your salary
- 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays from Day One
- 39 hours Monday to Thursday plus a Friday morning, with room to flex when you start.
What you'll do as the CNC Programmer / Setter:
- Join a small team of three, taking ownership of the programming and machining that keeps precision parts flowing out the door.
- Produce CNC programs from drawings and STP/DXF files using CAD/CAM software.
- Upload programs to the machines, then set and operate them to produce the finished part.
- Run 5-axis milling work (3+2) on aluminium components for the electronics sector.
- Adjust and refine existing programs, and write new ones as fresh work comes in.
- Hold tight tolerances of 0.05mm and tighter on parts up to around 400mm square.
What you'll need to apply:
- Proven experience writing CNC machining programs from drawings and STP/DXF files using CAD/CAM software.
- Hands-on 5-axis milling (3+2) experience, setting and operating the machines to produce finished parts.
- Comfortable with a conversational programming system (Edgecam and HAAS a strong advantage) and able to work independently.
Interested? Click Apply to find out more, or call the office to discuss.
CNC Programmer / Setter in Newport employer: Sigma
At Sigma.AI, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our London office offers a dynamic environment where HR & Payroll Administrators can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence. Join us to be part of a global team that values integrity, empathy, and a passion for learning, while contributing to cutting-edge AI solutions.
We think you need these skills to ace CNC Programmer / Setter in Newport
CNC Programming
5-axis Milling
CAD/CAM Software
STP/DXF File Handling
Conversational Programming Systems
Edgecam
HAAS
