About the Company
Chasestead LTD is a Letchworth based company specializing in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford Motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner Brothers and McLaren.
Role
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
Responsibilities
* Working with the team to program Doosan machining centres
* Responsible for setting up the machines and performing first‑off checks to confirm quality
* The majority of the jobs produced are one‑off press tools for our in‑house stamping team
* Run the cutter paths to get the optimal times and cuts using the high‑end tooling purchased
* Liaise with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery
Requirements
* Knowledge of milling is essential
* Manual lifting is required; applicants should be fit and able
* Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement
* Knowledge of a CAD package would be an advantage
* Knowledge of Delcam or SpaceClaim software would be an advantage (training will be given to the right applicant)
* The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
Benefits
* 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year
* 37.5 hour working week
* Regular overtime at 1.5x
* Modern machinery in a bespoke building
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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