CNC Programmer Setter

Company: Smart 1 Recruitment Limited
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Location: Willenhall
Job Description:

Family-run, leading CAD/CAM tooling solutions company, established 80 years, seeks a CNC Programmer/Setter (Offline) to program and set a wide variety of tooling. Joining a long-serving team who are passionate about providing a first-class service to their customers, you will be responsible for creating high-quality offline programmes, whilst providing a personal, hands-on approach to each tool manufactured.

The successful candidate must be an experienced hyperMILL (OPEN MIND) user. You should be self-motivated, able to work independently and willing to make your own decisions on how best to machine a job. Please note that other CAM software packages (such as PowerMILL) are not transferable for this role. Offered as a permanent contract, the role of CNC Programmer/Setter offers market competitive salary plus overtime opportunities and immediate start available.

CNC Programmer/Setter duties include:

  • Create high-quality offline milling programs exclusively using hyperMILL software for 3-axis and 5-axis machines
  • Program and set a wide variety of tooling in a range of different materials such as tooling board models, aluminium moulds & tools, cast-iron patterns and coreboxes
  • Be responsible for your own dedicated hyperMILL offline workstation (utilising the company’s newly expanded license seat)
  • Conducting quality assurance and safety checks on all tooling
  • Develop CNC programs for machining parts based on engineering drawings and specification
  • Interpreting project blueprints

Skills and attributes required by successful candidate for the role of CNC Programmer/Setter

  • Hands-on experience creating offline programs using hyperMILL
  • Comprehensive understanding of multi-axis machining – the company’s 3-axis machines run on Heidenhain controls and the 5-axis machines run on Fanuc controls
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Have the skills & capabilities to work to the required standards
  • Be adaptable and be willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines

Location

Willenhall, West Midlands

Hours of work

7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 12:30pm Friday

Salary

£18 to £20 per hour – dependent upon experience

Overtime

Available time and a third during the week/time and a half on Saturdays

Benefits

  • Pension, Leisurebank (additional annual leave)

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Posted: September 21st, 2026