CNC Programmer & Operator

Overview

Central Direct Group is recruiting on behalf of an established precision engineering company based in the CV9 area for an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator.

We are looking for an experienced CNC machinist with strong Heidenhain knowledge who is confident programming from engineering drawings and from scratch, as well as setting and operating CNC milling machines.

The company carries out a varied range of precision engineering work, producing components of different sizes and specifications. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 39 hours across Monday to Thursday, with overtime available on Fridays.

Commutable from: Atherstone, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Tamworth, Bedworth, Coventry, Warwick and surrounding areas.

Duties

• Program CNC milling machines from scratch using Heidenhain controls
• Set and operate CNC milling machines
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Set tooling, offsets and machining parameters
• Produce components accurately to required specifications and tolerances
• Check completed components to ensure required quality standards are achieved
• Make appropriate adjustments during machining where required
• Identify and resolve machining or programming issues
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety

Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• Previous experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator
• Strong working knowledge of Heidenhain controls
• Experience programming CNC milling machines from scratch
• Strong ability to program directly at the machine/control
• Ability to program CNC milling machines directly from engineering drawings
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Proven experience machining larger components is highly desirable
• Experience using Fusion 360 and/or OneCNC would be advantageous
• Experience working within a precision engineering environment
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and tolerances
• Ability to work independently and produce components to specification

Hours

39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

• Monday to Wednesday: 10-hour days
• Thursday: 9-hour day
• Friday: Overtime Available

Four-day working week from Monday to Thursday, giving you Fridays and weekends free to enjoy your time outside of work.

Pay

£20.00–£24.00 per hour, depending on experience.

£40,500 – £48,700 per year, depending on experience.

If you have strong CNC milling experience and are confident programming, setting and operating using Heidenhain controls, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Pay: £20.00-£24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Heidenhain: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person