Senior CNC Programmer – Precision Engineering
Location: Datchet area
Type: Full-time, Permanent (On-site)
Start Date: Immediate
We are supporting a well-established precision engineering company in their search for a Senior CNC Programmer to lead and develop their machining operations. This is a key, hands-on role for an experienced professional with advanced Fusion 360 CAM programming skills, strong shopfloor knowledge, and a passion for mentoring others.
You’ll be working across a range of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis Haas milling machines as well as 2-axis lathes, producing complex components for clients in multiple industries.
Key Requirements:
1. Experience programming with Fusion 360 CAM
2. Hands-on machining experience (mills and lathes)
3. Strong knowledge of setup, tooling selection, workholding, and optimisation
4. Ability to estimate machining time and resources for prototypes and small batch work
5. Confident leading a small team and sharing best practices
6. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Responsibilities:
7. Create CNC programs using Fusion 360 from 3D models and drawings
8. Set up and operate Haas mills (3/4/5-axis) and Haas lathe (2-axis)
9. Produce one-off and small batch precision components
10. Support accurate quoting by providing realistic machining and programming times
11. Mentor junior machinists and uphold quality standards
12. Contribute to continuous improvement within the workshop
Benefits:
13. Competitive salary (DOE)
14. Monday to Friday schedule (0900 - 1700)
15. Modern, well-equipped CNC workshop with varied projects
16. Long-term stability within a growing precision engineering business
17. Opportunity to influence team structure and workflow development
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply now! Alternatively, you can call Dylan on 01753 687876 at Pertemps Heathrow!