CNC Offline Programmer

CNC Offline Programmer

Location:

Gloucester

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Day Shift with Friday Early Finish

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Are you an experienced CNC Offline Programmer looking to work with advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres in a modern precision engineering environment?

Do you want to join a growing engineering business working on complex components, using the latest CAD/CAM software including Alphacam and Fusion 360?

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in high-quality machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a highly skilled CNC Offline Programmer to join their manufacturing team in Gloucester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer who enjoys working closely with machining teams, developing efficient programmes, and supporting continuous improvement within a modern workshop environment. The company is also investing in the latest AI-assisted programming technologies, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys innovation and advanced manufacturing.

Benefits

Early finish every Friday

Modern machining facility with advanced HAAS machinery

Opportunity to work on 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres

Stable permanent position with long-term progression opportunities

Supportive and skilled engineering team

Investment in new technology and programming systems

Role responsibilities:

Create CNC programmes using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360

Generate tool paths from CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and Solid Works

Programme components for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres

Assist Setter/Operators during prove-out and machining stages

Develop work holding methods including jigs and soft jaws where required

Support continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency within the CNC Programming team

Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure high-quality output
The person:

Previous experience as a CNC Offline Programmer within precision engineering

Minimum 5 years machining, setting and operating experience

At least 3 years offline programming experience

Strong experience using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360 (essential)

Familiar with HAAS CNC machines

Able to read and work from engineering drawings and CAD files

If you are interested in this CNC Offline Programmer position and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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