CNC Programmer - 5 Axis / Mill-Turn

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer with real 3, 4, and 5-axis programming capability? I'm supporting a major aerospace manufacturer who are expanding their machining team and looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

This role isn't for machinists who occasionally program or know "bits of Edgecam."
They're looking for someone who can fully own the programming process from CAD/CAM, to tooling strategy, to simulation, through to FAI.

If you've got strong programming experience on Edgecam and/or Alphacam, and you know how to optimise multi-axis machining for aluminium aerospace components, this will be a brilliant step up.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a well-established aerospace engineering business supplying complex components into major OEMs and primes. They invest heavily in machining technology, run premium multi-axis centres (including mill-turn), and you'll be programming genuinely complex parts, not basic production work.

You'll be given autonomy, support, and the space to innovate - they want someone who can help drive machining quality, reduce cycle times, and improve tooling strategies.

What You'll Be Doing

Creating and optimising CNC programs for 3, 4 & 5-axis machining centres

Programming mill-turn operations

Developing efficient machining strategies for aluminium aerospace parts

Interpreting drawings, CAD models and GD&T

Running simulations (e.g. VERICUT) to validate tool paths

Selecting tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding solutions

Supporting FAI activities and quality audits

Troubleshooting issues on the shop floor and improving processes

Mentoring operators/machinists on new programs

What You Need to Bring

Essential

Minimum 5 years programming experience (not just operating)

Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machines

Proficiency in Edgecam and/or Alphacam

Experience machining aluminium and aerospace-grade materials

Ability to read drawings, GD&T and work from 3D models

Desirable

Aerospace experience

Knowledge of AS9100 / NADCAP standards

Experience with tight tolerances and complex geometries

What's on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience

4-day working week (Mon-Thurs, 37 hours)

Overtime at enhanced rates (Fri-Sun)

Long-term stability with an established aerospace business

Progression and continuous improvement involvement

Employee benefits package

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