CNC Miller ​/ CAM Programmer Hypermill

Trident Recruitment is working with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / CAM Programmer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business manufacturing high-precision injection mould tooling using the latest 3 and 5-axis machining technology.

If you're an experienced CAM programmer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a supportive and highly skilled engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for the CAM programming, setting and operating of GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines, producing complex, high-precision components to exceptional quality standards.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll also be expected to support other areas of the business when required while demonstrating the confidence to work independently.

• CAM programming using Openmind Hypermill
• Setting and operating GFMS Mikron 3 & 5 Axis CNC milling machines
• Producing precision injection mould tooling
• Optimising and editing CNC programs
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models
• Applying best practices for work holding and machining strategies
• Ensuring all components meet tight tolerances and quality requirements
• Working collaboratively with engineering and production teams
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safe working practices

• Proven Openmind Hypermill CAM programming experience
• Good working knowledge of Heidenhain controls
• Strong experience with 3 Axis CNC milling (5 Axis experience is highly desirable)
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Knowledge of work holding best practices
• Good understanding of metallic materials and machining behaviour
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible, hands-on approach to work
• Experience machining injection mould tooling would be a distinct advantage

• Day, Night and Weekend shift opportunities
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime available
• Long-term career progression
• Modern, well-equipped machining facility
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering projects
• Supportive and growing engineering team