CNC Programmer / Setter Operator 3 Axis CNC Milling
9 days ago
Smethwick
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter-Operator to join a fast paced, growing, forward-thinking business. Working within a modern facility, you will program, set, and operate advanced 3 Axis CNC milling machinery, producing high-quality components across a range of sectors. This role offers excellent long-term stability, technical variety, and progression opportunities into 5 Axis CNC milling. Operating across the automotive, architectural, construction, steel, acoustic, and audio sectors, the business supplies the UK market and exports globally, offering a stable role with technical variety and responsibility. What we need from you: • Strong experience in 3 axis CNC milling (programming, setting & operating), • Time-served apprenticeship in CNC machining or a related discipline (preferred), • Used to working in a fast-paced environment, • Experience using Hurco WinMax and Fanuc Controls, • Proven CAM software experience (preferably Solid CAM), • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, • Good understanding of machine processes, materials, tolerances and the use of Inspection equipment, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive attitude Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. Desirable: • Exposure to 5 axis machining or willingness to learn, • Experience in machining parts for tooling, jigs, and fixtures, • Able to work with and train apprentices, • Program, set, and operate 3 axis CNC milling machines, • Manufacture high-precision components to engineering drawings and specifications, • Work on bespoke and small-batch components across a range of materials, • Use CAM software to support efficient and accurate machining (preferably Solid CAM), • Assist with tooling, fixtures, and jig manufacturing where required, • Carry out quality checks to ensure parts meet required standards, • Collaborate with the CNC Machining Manager and wider team, • Support continuous improvement within the machining department, • Opportunity to train and develop into 5-axis machining Hours: Working 39 hours per week on days, Monday to Thursday 7.30am 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am 2pm. Benefits: • Christmas shutdown, • Overtime and x2, • 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (Increases to 25 Days after the first year), • Workplace pension scheme after probation period (3% Employer contributions), • Free onsite parking, • Uniform & PPE, • Life insurance after probation period, • Canteen with kettle, microwave and tea-making facilities