CNC Programmer - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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CNC Programmer

Are you a skilled and experienced CNC Programmer / Setter?

Do you have a passion for "Big Engineering", aeroplanes and all things aerospace?

Would you like the opportunity to work in a highly specialised and fascinating environment with a lot of variety?

Are you an experienced 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator used to working to very tight tolerances?

Would you like the opportunity to make one off, highly precise specialist models of concept aircraft using your machining skills for test in a transonic wind tunnel?


Then this exciting role is the role for you


You will be working at a world leading aerospace and aerodynamics research establishment which works with such clients as Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Saab, and Bombardier to mention but a few.

Research for Concorde was done at this establishment.
If it's flying then at least part of that plane went through this facility during it's development


As a CNC Programmer / operator, experienced with 3, 4 and 5 axis machines, you will be using your high skill level and experience, working as part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary and enthusiastic team, building high value, one off models of conceptaircraft, packed with high precision sensors for testing in the transonic wind tunnel.

The next state of the art aeroplane could be in the sky because of your work


In return for your expertise, this Bedfordshire based company will offer you:
Competitive salary + Shift and Overtime premium where applicable.

Employee assistance program.

Private health plan.

Opportunities for professional development.


Your main duties and responsibilities as a CNC Programmer will be:
Complete off-line CNC programming using Delcam, Powermill and Powershape.

Complete online programming using Heidenhein and CNC machine operation.


Ensure regular communication and co-ordination with CNC Section Team Leader, CNC Technical Lead and other areas to ensure understanding of progress with CNC parts.

Operate multiple machines when required

Make recommendations on observations for process improvement techniques and hardware operation

Proficient writing off-line milling programmes using Delcam, PowerMill and PowerShape (2018 and 2019).

Must have knowledge of:
Importing of geometry, Modelling of supports/fixtures, establishing tooling and clamping sequences, creating optimum cutter paths, determining optimal speeds and feeds, Posting programs to vertical milling machines, extension of geometrylines

Proficient and experienced CNC Setter / Operator

Fully conversant with Heidenhein controls

Experience of tightly toleranced bespoke component manufacture

A team player, confident and capable of mentoring and coaching less experienced CNC Programming/Setter/Operating staff.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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