CAD/CAM Programmer Bedfordshire / Shefford Area £35,000 - £37,000
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We are currently recruiting for a CAD/CAM Programmer on behalf of a growing manufacturing business operating within a specialist engineering environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established technical team in a business-critical position supporting increased production demand and ongoing company growth.
The role would suit someone with a strong background in sheet metal manufacturing, CNC programming and SolidWorks design who enjoys a hands-on environment working closely with production and technical teams.
The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and maintaining CAD/CAM programs and manufacturing documentation to support efficient production output across both bespoke and standard products.
This is a varied position combining design, programming and manufacturing support within a fast-paced production environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Producing CAD/CAM programs for manufacturing
Creating and modifying SolidWorks drawings and models
Programming CNC machinery using TruTops Boost
Creating and maintaining BOMs and production documentation
Supporting bespoke sheet metal manufacturing requirements
Reviewing drawings and ensuring manufacturability
Working closely with production and technical teams
Supporting continuous improvement within manufacturing processes
Assisting with production efficiency and workflow improvements
Candidate Requirements To be considered for the role, candidates should have experience within a manufacturing or fabrication environment and demonstrate strong CAD/CAM capability.
Essential Experience SolidWorks experience
TruTops Boost experience
CNC programming knowledge
Sheet metal manufacturing experience
Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment
Desirable Experience AutoCAD knowledge
Laser cutting machinery experience
Punch press experience
Guillotine machinery exposure
Fabrication/manufacturing process understanding
Personal Attributes The business is looking for someone who is:
Practical and hands-on
Detail focused
Adaptable and flexible
Comfortable working at pace
Able to work independently
A strong team player
Confident communicating with production teams
Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 9:00am 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am 4:30pm
Salary & Benefits £35,000 - £37,000
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Private healthcare
Laptop provided
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Additional Information This is a growth position within the business due to increasing workload and production demand.
The company is currently operating from Bedfordshire with future plans to relocate to the Shefford area, so candidates should be comfortable with this longer-term transition. xxuwjjq