At a Glance
- Tasks: Program and operate CNC machines to create high-quality components from various materials.
- Company: Join SUMMIT, a leader in engineering excellence for nearly 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment focused on quality and safety.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects in automotive and aerospace industries.
- Qualifications: Strong CNC programming skills and experience with CAD/CAM software required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Description
Summit Patternmaking Co.
Ltd., operating as SUMMIT - Engineering Excellence, has been delivering quality engineering services to the automotive, motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace, marine, and commercial vehicle sectors for nearly 30 years.
Located in the heart of England with strong transport links, the company serves clients across the UK and internationally.
SUMMIT supports projects from concept to completion, using both traditional methods and advanced CAD techniques for production and prototype manufacture.
The organization is strongly focused on quality, service, and on‑time delivery, working in close partnership with customers to achieve optimal results.
Manufacturing is carried out in a wide range of sizes and materials, including ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, aluminium billet, hardened tool steels, polymers, composites, and carbon fibre.
Role Description
The CNC Programmer/Operator role at SUMMIT - Engineering Excellence is a full‑time, on‑site position based in the West Midlands.
This role involves programming CNC machines from CAD data, setting up and operating CNC equipment, and machining components in various metals, polymers, and composite materials.
The CNC Programmer/Operator will be responsible for selecting appropriate tooling, optimizing machining strategies, and ensuring components meet precise dimensional and quality requirements.
Daily tasks include reading and interpreting engineering drawings, performing machine offsets and adjustments, conducting in‑process inspections, and maintaining accurate production records.
The role also requires routine machine maintenance, adherence to safety and quality standards, and close collaboration with engineers, patternmakers, and other team members to support prototype and production work.
Qualifications
- Strong CNC programming and operation skills, including experience with common CNC controls (e. g., Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens) and CAM/CAD software.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications, with solid understanding of tolerances and machining processes.
- Hands‑on experience machining a range of materials such as ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, aluminium, tool steels, plastics, composites, and carbon fibre.
- Competence in measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of shop safety practices, machine maintenance, and lean or continuous improvement principles in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, patternmakers, and production staff and manage workload to meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in automotive, motorsport, aerospace, or related high‑performance engineering sectors is highly beneficial.
- Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
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CNC Programmer/Operator employer: SUMMIT - Engineering Excellence
At SUMMIT - Engineering Excellence, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the West Midlands that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to quality and service is matched by our dedication to employee growth, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement within the high-performance engineering sectors. With strong transport links and a focus on teamwork, we ensure that our CNC Programmer/Operator role not only offers meaningful work but also a supportive culture where every team member can thrive.
Contact Details:
SUMMIT - Engineering Excellence Recruitment Team
