CNC Programmer/Operator - Day Shift
Location: Blackburn (BB1 2JU)
Shift: Days - Mon-Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-12:30 (39 hours)
Pay: Up to £20.00/hour DOE
Holidays:25 days per year
Overtime:x1.3 Mon-Fri, x1.5 Sat, x2 Sun
Pension:5% employee / 3% employer
Headcount: Hiring 2-3 on days
Company snapshot
Established subcontract engineering group with a wide mix of work. You'll see batches and one-offs across multiple industries, so on-machine programming is essential.
Role overview
Program at the machine from drawings, set and operate CNC machinery to deliver conforming parts efficiently. You'll own first-off, in-process checks and documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement on tooling and methods.
You'll work with
Controls: Heidenhain, HAAS, Mazak, or FANUC (on-machine programming essential)
Materials: varied, including alloys
Work types: batch production and one-offs
Key responsibilities
Program at the control from drawings; set and operate to spec
Select tooling/workholding; optimise feeds, speeds and methods
Produce first-off and in-process inspection; maintain tight tolerances
Complete clear job records and handovers
Support housekeeping, 5S and safe working practices
Requirements
Time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualifications
Proven on-machine programming on at least one of Heidenhain/HAAS/Mazak/FANUC
Strong drawing interpretation and metrology skills
Comfortable with varied materials, batch sizes and priorities
Right to work in the UK
Nice to have
Multi-axis experience (e.g., 4/5-axis milling or Y/sub on lathes)
Ideas for cycle-time and tooling improvements
How to apply: Send your CV and a short note on your strongest control (Heidenhain/HAAS/Mazak/FANUC) plus a recent part you programmed at the machine.
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