RM Design & Engineering Ltd
5 axis CNC Programmer Setter - Days
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5 axis CNC Setter / Programmer - Days - Mon to Fri - occasional Sat
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £41,600 – £43,680 per year basis depending on experience, realistic earnings of £46,000 - £52,000 per year with bonus and overtime.
RM Design & Engineering Ltd is a growing design and engineering company specialising in high-quality tooling, jigs and fixtures for a wide range of industries.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced CNC Setter / Programmer to join our production team.
The Role
This is not a repetitive production-machining position. You will program, set and operate our large-format 5-axis CMS machines, manufacturing one-off and low-volume tooling for automotive, motorsport, composites and vacuum forming projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Program, set and operate large modern 5-axis CMS CNC machines, every job is unique
- Manufacture varied tooling, composite, automotive and motorsport projects
- Create and optimise CNC programs using CAM software, freedom to plan machining strategies
- Use Autodesk PowerMill, with training available for candidates experienced in other CAM systems
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
- Monitor machining operations and maintain quality standards
- Direct input into manufacturing decisions
- Occasionally support other production activities when required
Candidate must-have Requirements:
- Proven CNC milling programming and setting experience
- Experience in CAM programming
- Ability to work confidently from CAD models and drawings
- Practical understanding of tooling, cutters and machining strategies
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Candidate desirable Requirements:
- 5-axis experience
- Use of PowerMill software
- Use of CMS machinery
- Model board, aluminium, composites or tooling experience
Benefits
- £41,600 - £46,680 per year, depending on experience
- Realistic earning £46,000 - £52,000 per year with bonus and overtime
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate
- Monthly performance-related bonus
- 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Flexible working hours
- Ongoing training and development
- Monthly team outings
- Supportive, friendly working environment
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a short summary of your CNC programming, setting and machining experience.
Strictly no recruitment agencies, please.
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