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CNC Programmer setter operator

Job Reference: RT270226cnc4

Manufacturing and Production
Medway, Kent
Discussed upon application
Permanent

Senior CNC CAD/CAM Programmer & Machinist (Multi-Axis Milling)
Join a high-precision manufacturing team producing small-batch and one-off components for aerospace and automotive customers. You'll programme offline and set/operate multi-axis CNC mills, with strong earning potential through negotiable base rates depending on skill and experience and regular overtime usually available.

Key responsibilities:

  • Offline CAD/CAM programming for 3-axis, 3+2 and 5-axis CNC milling

  • Set, prove-out and operate CNC machines producing one-offs and small batches

  • Support and mentor junior machinists, setters and operators on the shop floor

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings; select tooling, speeds and feeds

  • Machine a range of metals and other materials to tight tolerances

  • Carry out basic inspection and quality checks on completed parts

Skills & experience:

  • Senior CNC/CAM programmer, setter and operator background

  • Strong multi-axis milling programming capability (3-axis through 5-axis)

  • Offline CAD/CAM experience (software cross-training available)

  • Familiar with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls

  • Confident with drawings, tooling, speeds/feeds and best practice machining

  • Die and mould tooling experience (desirable)

Benefits:

  • Overtime usually readily available

  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

  • Training and career progression opportunities

Permanent role | Salary and base rate dependant on experience (fully negotiable)
To apply or discuss rates and overtime, please contact HRGO today. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing and aim to respond to all applications.