Job Description

Our client is an international Security and Defence contractor with strong ties to the UK Government. We have a requirement for a Senior CNC Programmer based at Haslar Marine Technology Park, Gosport, Hants.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for:

• creating complex CNC programmes and setup notes
• Review design data and technical information, identify any restraints (i.e. conflicting data/information) to the team leader, recommend solutions and ensure actions are carried out to meet deadlines
• Responsible for maintenance and storage off all CNC programmes
• Meet or exceed departmental key performance indicators
• Effective management of own time in accordance with work demand.

Knowledge & Skills required:

• Ability to work with all types of materials including Aerospace & Marine grade materials
• Ability to use a range of machining equipment both manual and CNC (5 Axis Milling and 3 Axis Turning)
• Candidates must have several years’ experience of complex 5 Axis Milling and 3 Axis CNC Turning programming experience
• Ability to programme CNC machines within machine shop (On and offline programming)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer sketches
• Ideally have experience programming/operating CMM (Revo2 – Renishaw)
• Ability to find Mechanical Engineering solutions to non-standard problems and problems outside area of own expertise

Key accountabilities:

• Working in a safe manner and ensuring the safety of others
• Openly share experiences and information within the team in relation to tooling and how to complete various tasks
• Adhering to good housekeeping within the work area
• Using substances under COSHH regulations
• Reporting serviceability of workshop or service equipment to the team leader if defects identified
• Openly & honestly communicating with other areas, including, but not limited to: Other Manufacturing Teams, Design, Instrumentation, Facilities, Naval Architects, Analysists.
• Complete manufacturing activities to relevant procedures, standards, methods and process sheets

Essential qualifications:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, Relevant City and Guilds, NVQ qualification, recognised service qualification or proven track record