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CNC Programmer - 5 Axis / Mill-Turn
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an experienced CNC Programmer with real 3, 4, and 5-axis programming capability? I'm supporting a major aerospace manufacturer who are expanding their machining team and looking for someone who can hit the ground running.
This role isn't for machinists who occasionally program or know "bits of Edgecam."
They're looking for someone who can fully own the programming process from CAD/CAM, to tooling strategy, to simulation, through to FAI.
If you've got strong programming experience on Edgecam and/or Alphacam, and you know how to optimise multi-axis machining for aluminium aerospace components, this will be a brilliant step up.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining a well-established aerospace engineering business supplying complex components into major OEMs and primes. They invest heavily in machining technology, run premium multi-axis centres (including mill-turn), and you'll be programming genuinely complex parts, not basic production work.
You'll be given autonomy, support, and the space to innovate - they want someone who can help drive machining quality, reduce cycle times, and improve tooling strategies.
What You'll Be Doing
Creating and optimising CNC programs for 3, 4 & 5-axis machining centres
Programming mill-turn operations
Developing efficient machining strategies for aluminium aerospace parts
Interpreting drawings, CAD models and GD&T
Running simulations (e.g. VERICUT) to validate tool paths
Selecting tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding solutions
Supporting FAI activities and quality audits
Troubleshooting issues on the shop floor and improving processes
Mentoring operators/machinists on new programs
What You Need to Bring
Essential
Minimum 5 years programming experience (not just operating)
Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machines
Proficiency in Edgecam and/or Alphacam
Experience machining aluminium and aerospace-grade materials
Ability to read drawings, GD&T and work from 3D models
Desirable
Aerospace experience
Knowledge of AS9100 / NADCAP standards
Experience with tight tolerances and complex geometries
What's on Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
4-day working week (Mon-Thurs, 37 hours)
Overtime at enhanced rates (Fri-Sun)
Long-term stability with an established aerospace business
Progression and continuous improvement involvement
Employee benefits package
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