CNC Programmer

Job Title: CNC Programmer Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependent on experience Key Responsibilities of a CNC Programmer * Create CNC programmes using Alphacam from customer-supplied CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SOLIDWORKS formats * Produce efficient machining programmes for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres * Select suitable tooling, fixtures and work holding methods to support accurate and efficient machining * Design jigs and programme soft jaws where required * Support setter/operators during machine set-up and production * Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity * Assist with the introduction of Fusion 360 and CloudNC as part of the company’s digital manufacturing development * Provide programming input to help improve machining performance and efficiency Key Skills of a CNC Programmer * Previous experience programming CNC machines offline using Alphacam * Strong background working with HAAS machining centres * A minimum of 3 years of machining, setting and operating experience * At least 1 year of offline programming experience * Ability to work from customer CAD files and create accurate machining programmes * Experience selecting tooling and work holding solutions * Relevant engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NC or HNC * A proactive and quality-focused approach