At a Glance
- Tasks: CAM programming and operating advanced CNC milling machines for high-precision components.
- Company: Leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Modern facility with flexible shift options and a focus on teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on complex, high-value engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with Openmind Hypermill and 3/5 Axis CNC milling required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Trident Recruitment is working with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / CAM Programmer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business manufacturing high-precision injection mould tooling using the latest 3 and 5-axis machining technology.
If you're an experienced CAM programmer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a supportive and highly skilled engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You will be responsible for the CAM programming, setting and operating of GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines, producing complex, high-precision components to exceptional quality standards.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll also be expected to support other areas of the business when required while demonstrating the confidence to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
- CAM programming using Openmind Hypermill
- Setting and operating GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines
- Producing precision injection mould tooling
- Optimising and editing CNC programs
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models
- Applying best practices for work holding and machining strategies
- Ensuring all components meet tight tolerances and quality requirements
- Working collaboratively with engineering and production teams
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safe working practices
Requirements
- Proven Openmind Hypermill CAM programming experience
- Good working knowledge of Heidenhain controls
- Strong experience with 3 Axis CNC milling (5 Axis experience is highly desirable)
- Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
- Knowledge of work holding best practices
- Good understanding of metallic materials and machining behaviour
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A flexible, hands-on approach to work
- Experience machining injection mould tooling would be a distinct advantage
- What's on Offer
- Day, Night and Weekend shift opportunities
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Overtime available
- Long-term career progression
- Modern, well-equipped machining facility
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering projects
- Supportive and growing engineering team
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CNC Miller / CAM Programmer Hypermill) in Portsmouth employer: Trident Recruitment Ltd
Trident Recruitment Ltd offers a dynamic work environment in Salfords, where innovation meets precision engineering. As a Production Engineer, you will benefit from a culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while also enjoying competitive remuneration and a supportive team atmosphere. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative spirit.
