Position : CNC Team Leader
Location : Cheltenham
Salary : £15 - £16.50 per hour (DOE)
My client is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader with strong Fanuc and Heidenhain milling expertise. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years CNC programming experience and 10+ years operating CNC milling machines within a manufacturing environment. This hands‑on role involves programming, setting, workflow coordination, and mentoring team members.
CNC Team Leader Job Overview
* Produce offline CNC programs for 4-5 axis milling using CAD / CAM.
* Interpret 3D models and drawings to generate efficient toolpaths.
* Select tools, feeds, speeds, and tolerances to optimise performance.
* Simulate programs and ensure accuracy before production.
* Support machinists during setup and program prove‑out.
* Provide setup sheets, tool lists, and fixture instructions.
* Assist with machine setting and resolve on‑machine issues.
* Improve programs for efficiency and repeatability.
* Identify tooling or process upgrades; reduce scrap and rework.
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles where appropriate.
* Work closely with production and quality teams.
* Train, mentor, and support machinists and junior programmers.
* Help maintain smooth workflow through the machine shop.
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