One of Lancashire's leading manufacturers is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to join their growing team.  As a genuine global leader, they specialise in the design and manufacture of precision engineered products for a highly regulated industry.  In order to maintain their competitive advantage they are constantly developing new products, using exotic materials, and investing in modern high tech equipment.

As CNC Programmer you would be tasked with working closely with the Design and Manufacturing teams develop programmes to ensure that new products are manufactured to the highest standards, as well as continuously improving legacy designs to make sure they are machined in the most efficient way possible.  This is primarily an offline programming role, however experience of operating machines would be a big advantage.

Role responsibilities:

• Using various CAM packages including SmartCAM and GibbsCAM the Senior Programmer’s role will include creating, implementing and maintaining programs for use on various manufacturing processes.
• Using 3D CAD Software, the role demands the Senior Programmer to be proficient at interrogating models to produce programs for complex machined profiles on milling, turning and turn/mill machines.
• The role will require programs and methodologies to be developed for various manufacturing processes using the specific and bespoke software

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Ability to understand various machine and process protocols (ideally Fanuc, Okuma, Mazak, Mitsubishi, etc.),
• It is essential that the person can validate generated software program and make productive modifications to them when and where necessary as part of ongoing continuous improvement.
• Ability to demonstrate extensive engineering knowledge, from primary forming processes, through to realisation of end product. 
• Proven track record of using computers and computer software packages to generate CNC programmes.
• Has excellent understanding of engineering drawings, geometrical tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Has an excellent understanding of engineering tooling required to manufacture engineering components.

This is a permanent role, offering a strong package, a fantastic workplace, and a diverse and varied job role.