Job Description
Posted Thursday 24 July 2025 at 01:00 Expires Friday 29 August 2025 at 00:59
Blatchfordis a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Programmerto join our team as we relocate to our brand-new, state of the art, production facility in Basingstoke.
The Role
As CNC Programmer, you will provide specialist engineering support involving machining processes and process control for new and existing components.
- Creating programs to provide stable and robust engineering processes in a medium volume environment.
- Running and proving out first off components through validation process.
- Designing all work holding and fixtures required for the production processes, modelling and detailing drawings using CAD software.
- Creating and releasing manufacturing routings in the ERP system.
- Supporting production department with machine stoppages and tooling issues.
- Programming, setting, and operating various simultaneous 5 axis (Inc 3 + 2) Axis CNC milling machines.
- Liaising with Quality control department reviewing component tolerance data and highlighting areas for improvement.
- Supporting the creation of Inspection reports.
- Creating manufacturing stage drawings for internal processes using CAD software.
What can we offer you?
- Highly competitive salary
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- Lunch time finish on a Friday.
- On demand pay
- Pension
- Death in Service.
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme.
What are we looking for?
Key Skills:
- HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of CNC programming techniques, CAD / CAM, jig and tool design.
- Previous experience with SolidWorks/SolidCAM
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, educate, and work to exacting standards,
- Competent use of measurement tools
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the CNC Programmer opportunity, please apply now!
