CNC Programmer

Location: Witham, Essex

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Programmer on behalf of our client based in Witham, Essex.

Our client is an established bespoke manufacturing business producing a wide variety of custom-made products including retail displays, point-of-sale units, signage, furniture, cabinetry and other specialist fabricated products.

Due to continued growth within their manufacturing operation, they are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join their production team.

This is a varied position suited to someone with strong CNC programming and routing experience who is comfortable working within a bespoke manufacturing environment where products, materials and specifications can vary considerably from one project to the next.

Roles & Responsibilities

Create, develop and amend CNC programs for the manufacture of bespoke components and products.

Programme CNC machinery from technical drawings, CAD files and customer/project specifications.

Set up and operate CNC routing machinery to produce accurate components to required dimensions and tolerances.

Manufacture components used within bespoke point-of-sale displays, retail fixtures, furniture, cabinetry, signage and other custom-built products.

Work with a variety of materials including acrylics, plastics, timber-based materials and composite sheet materials.

Select appropriate tooling, cutting speeds, feeds and machining methods depending on the material and product specification.

Interpret technical drawings and translate designs into efficient CNC machining processes.

Carry out machine set-ups, tool changes and adjustments as required.

Optimise CNC programs to improve production efficiency, material utilisation and machining times.

Carry out first-off inspections and dimensional checks to ensure components meet the required specification.

Identify and resolve programming, machining or quality issues during production.

Work closely with design, joinery, fabrication and production teams to ensure components are manufactured correctly and within required timescales.

Maintain consistently high levels of accuracy and quality across both one-off bespoke work and production runs.

Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of CNC machinery and associated tooling.

Ensure machinery and working areas are maintained in a clean, organised and safe condition.

Follow all company health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.

Experience, Education & Qualifications

Previous experience working as a CNC Programmer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment is essential.

Strong experience programming and operating CNC routing machinery.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical drawings and CAD information.

Experience creating and modifying CNC programs rather than solely operating pre-programmed machinery.

Experience working with acrylic, plastics, MDF, timber, composite panels or similar sheet materials would be highly advantageous.

Previous experience within point-of-sale manufacturing, display manufacturing, signage, joinery, furniture, cabinetry or plastic fabrication would be particularly beneficial.

Good understanding of tooling, cutting speeds, feeds and machining techniques.

Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to accurately measure and inspect finished components using appropriate measuring equipment.

Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and rectify machining or programming issues.

Ability to work independently while also working closely with design and production colleagues.

Quality-focused with pride in producing accurate, high-standard finished components.

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Witham, Essex

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles