CNC Offline Programmer

Job Title:

CNC Offline Programmer

Job Type: Days based, Perm

Location:

Gloucester

Hours:

8:30am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-2:00pm

Pay: £45,000-£55,000

Our client is an advanced manufacturing company that invented rapid tow shearing. Mainly manufacturing composite components for aerospace, automotive, defence and space.

As an Offline CNC Programmer, you will be at the core of our clients advanced manufacturing capability. Working from a CAD/CAM workstation (not at the machine), you will transform CAD models and customer drawings into robust, repeatable CNC programs, toolpaths and tooling strategies that deliver precision, efficiency and first-time-right quality, so our shop floor runs continuously while the next job is already prepared.

This is a CAM-based offline programming role; it is not an operator or setter position.

• Analyse and interpret CAD models and drawings to develop offline machining strategies in CAM software.
• Build toolpaths and post-processed CNC programs offline using CAM software, including 3 to 5-axis machining, and design the associated fixtures and tooling.
• Select tools, speeds and feeds.
• Run full offline simulations (toolpath verification, collision and gouge checks, post-processor validation) before any program reaches the machine.
• Drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation.
• Hand programs to the shop floor, train and support CNC operators and setters, and own program revisions through the part lifecycle.

• Proven experience as an offline CNC programmer (i.e. building programs at a CAM workstation, not editing G-code at the controller), including 3 to 5-axis machining.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (CATIA, Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, Power Mill, Esprit or equivalent), plus a solid working knowledge of G‑code, M‑code and post-processor configuration.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, fixturing and materials, with hands-on experience running toolpath simulations and validating posts before release to the floor.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• 25 days holiday + statutory leave
• Pension
• Private health care
• Car allowance (salary sacrifice)
• Profit share scheme