Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Trident Recruitment is working with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / CAM Programmer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business manufacturing high-precision injection mould tooling using the latest 3 and 5-axis machining technology.
If you're an experienced CAM programmer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a supportive and highly skilled engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You will be responsible for the CAM programming, setting and operating of GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines, producing complex, high-precision components to exceptional quality standards.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll also be expected to support other areas of the business when required while demonstrating the confidence to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
* CAM programming using Openmind Hypermill
* Setting and operating GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines
* Producing precision injection mould tooling
* Optimising and editing CNC programs
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models
* Applying best practices for work holding and machining strategies
* Ensuring all components meet tight tolerances and quality requirements
* Working collaboratively with engineering and production teams
* Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safe working practices
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven Openmind Hypermill CAM programming experience
* Good working knowledge of Heidenhain controls
* Strong experience with 3 Axis CNC milling (5 Axis experience is highly desirable)
* Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
* Knowledge of work holding best practices
* Good understanding of metallic materials and machining behaviour
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A flexible, hands-on approach to work
* Experience machining injection mould tooling would be a distinct advantage
What's on Offer
* Day, Night and Weekend shift opportunities
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Overtime available
* Long-term career progression
* Modern, well-equipped machining facility
* Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering projects
* Supportive and growing engineering team
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a CNC Miller / CAM Programmer in Portsmouth, apply today or contact Trident Recruitment for a confidential discussion