Overview
CNC Programmer/Setter – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (8:00am – 4:00pm), Early Friday Finish. Location: Thatcham. Salary: Up to GBP55,000. Benefits include Company Performance Bonus, Early Friday Finish (3.30pm), Training and Progression, Private Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme.
Responsibilities
* Program, set, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines and CNC turning centres to produce high-precision aerospace/automotive components.
* Manage tooling, including tool life, sister tooling, and probing, ensuring accurate datums and work plane alignment.
* Run off development parts and batch work, maintaining the highest quality standards and attention to detail.
* Support new equipment introduction, manufacturing requirements, and continuous improvement projects within the production environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Strong background in 4- and 5-axis CNC programming/setting, ideally with experience in aerospace/automotive metal machining and hard metal finishing.
* Ability to read complex engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and use tool setting/probing systems effectively.
* Familiarity with Edgecam, Vericut, Heidenhain, and Fanuc (beneficial but not essential).
* Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Apprentice-trained or equivalent skilled CNC operator/toolmaker with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Benefits
* Company Performance Bonus
* Early Friday Finish 3.30pm
* Training and Progression
* Private Health Insurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
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