CNC Programmer

  • Precision People
  • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Aug 26, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

CNC Milling Programmer
XYZ Prototrak or Siemens 828D essential
Nottingham NG16 area - Up to £45k per annum
33 Days Holiday including Bank Hols
Chance to build your own team

Summary
Are you a skilled CNC XYZ Machinist with programming experience on Milling using Siemens 828D or Prototrak / Protrak? Do you have supervisory or managerial experience, or the ambition to develop into this type of role? If so, read on!

We have an exciting new opportunity for a skilled CNC Programmer who wants to progress into a CNC Supervisor or Machine Shop Manager. Commutable from Mansfield, Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham and Worksop.

Role and Duties:
  • CNC Programming, Setting and Operating on XYZ Milling and Turning
  • Online and Offline XYZ Programming
  • Working with Prototrak and Siemens
  • Building and supervising a machine shop team
  • Read engineering drawings and determine the fixtures, attachments and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications
  • Working on your own initiative, problem-solving as required and pointing out any drawing errors or discrepancies to allow us to liaise with the customer
  • Assist the relevant office personnel by providing estimated timings (set up and run), material requirements and any additional tooling / jigging required for the purposes of quoting
  • Modify machine speed, tooling and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts
  • Oversee cutting process, adjust where necessary throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measure to eliminate errors
  • Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation, including dimensional and surface measurements
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, coolant, cleaning and tool replacement
  • Assist with work scheduling
  • Ensure correct hygiene standards are adhered to for own work and surrounding areas

Skills and Experience Required:
  • Experience in CNC XYZ Machining (Milling essential)
  • XYZ Programming and interpreting CNC software
  • Experience of working on ProtoTRAK or Siemens 828D Controls
  • If you have experience with one of these controls, then training can be provided on the other
  • Supervisory experience or interested in progressing into this type of role
  • Experience of reading and working to drawings, including tolerances and dimensions
  • Pro-active Communication with colleagues and customers to ensure excellent customer service
  • Team working skills including communication, collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail and natural curiosity to thoroughly investigate and problem solve
  • Strong IT skills

Benefits Package
  • Salary: Up to £45k per annum
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Progression opportunities
  • Training opportunities
  • Death in Service
  • Onsite free parking

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