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CAD CAM Programmer, £45K - £55K, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

  • £45,000 to £55,000 salary guide (depending on experience) + company pension + 25 days holiday

  • Dayshift: 08:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Thursday, 08:00am – 13:00pm Friday

  • Precision engineering company supplying high-quality components to aerospace, motorsports and other highly regulated sectors.

    Are you an experienced CAD CAM Programmer with strong Heidenhain programming skills? Do you have a background in 3-axis to 5-axis milling and offline programming?

    Your background as a CAD CAM Programmer:

  • Strong experience with offline programming of CNC machines, ideally 3-axis through to 5-axis milling

  • Ideally you will hold a relevant qualification

  • Proficiency in Heidenhain controls is essential.

  • Familiarity with VISI CAM software is highly desirable.

  • Solid understanding of precision machining, tooling, and fixture design

  • Knowledge of both CNC turning and milling operations, ideally with some Fanuc experience as well

  • Experience with 3D CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and VISI

  • Exposure to AS9100D quality standards and lean manufacturing principles

    Offline CAD CAM Programmer responsibilities:

  • Programming 3-axis to 5-axis CNC milling machines in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

  • Supporting NPI projects and legacy program optimisation.

  • Collaborating closely with machinists and production teams to ensure Right First Time and On Time in Full delivery.

  • Design versatile fixture solutions and implement new tooling strategies

  • Complete all relevant paperwork clearly and accurately

  • Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

    This CAD CAM Programmer jobs role is commutable from Willenhall, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Cannock, Birmingham, West Midlands.

    To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

    Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful. This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment – specialists in engineering and manufacturing appointments

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