CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer Location: Ashford Salary: c£50k per annum (DOE) overtime/shift premiums pension An established precision engineering manufacturer in Ashford is seeking a CNC Programmer to program, set and (where required) operate CNC machines producing tight-tolerance metal components. You'll own the end-to-end machining process-program creation, tooling/fixture selection, prove-out, first-off approval and continuous improvement experience. The role Create, edit and optimise CNC programs (at-machine G-code and/or offline CAD/CAM). Set tools, offsets and fixtures; perform safe prove-outs and secure first-off sign-off. Select tooling and cutting data to hit tolerance, surface finish and cycle-time targets. Read/interpret engineering drawings (incl. GD&T) and customer specs. Carry out in-process inspection (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges); complete route cards/FAIRs. Drive CI: reduce scrap and rework, improve cycle times, apply 5S/lean. Collaborate with Planning/Quality/Maintenance to meet OTIF; share best practice across the cell. About you Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ L3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering. 5 years' CNC programming & setting in a metalworking environment. Proficient on one or more controls: Fanuc / Siemens / Heidenhain / Mazatrol . Confident holding tight tolerances (e.g. 0.01 mm ) and meeting finish requirements. Strong metrology skills and right-first-time mindset. Comfortable across common materials (aluminium, stainless, carbon steels; exotics a plus). Nice to have Offline CAD/CAM (e.g., Fusion 360, Mastercam, Edgecam, SolidCAM). 4/5-axis or mill-turn experience; probing/macros (e.g., Renishaw). CMM exposure; PPAP/FAIR experience; work in regulated sectors (aero/auto/oil & gas/medical). Counterbalance/overhead crane ticket. What's on offer Up to £50k base (DOE) overtime/shift premiums. Company pension , paid holidays, and training/progression opportunities. Stable, clean, well-equipped shop with investment in tooling and CAM. Full-time, site-based in Ashford. A great opportunitry to join a bouyant and successful precision engineering firm with excellent credentials, client base and appraoch to their employees. This position will suit a highly skilled person with genuine attention to details and a thorough enderstanfing / nastery of CNC machining as an end ot en pprcess from concept to finsished part. If you have a this type of experience and a rel pride in what you do - please apply, we'd like to hear from you Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Ashford, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025