CNC Programmer/Setter

SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Willenhall, West Midlands

CNC Programmer/Setter at SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Willenhall, West Midlands, paying £18.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£18.00 - £20.00 per hour
Location
Willenhall, West Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
CNC Machinist

12% below the typical rate for cnc machinist

Reference vacancies-and-careers/cnc-programmersetter

About the role

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Family-run, leading CAD/CAM tooling solutions company, established 80 years, seeks a CNC Programmer/Setter (Offline) to program and set a wide variety of tooling. Joining a long-serving team who are passionate about providing a first-class service to their customers, you will be responsible for creating high-quality offline programmes, whilst providing a personal, hands-on approach to each tool manufactured.

The successful candidate must be an experienced hyperMILL (OPEN MIND) user. You should be self- motivated, able to work independently and willing to make your own decisions on how best to machine a job. Please note that other CAM software packages (such as PowerMILL) are not transferable for this role. Offered as a permanent contract, the role of CNC Programmer/Setter offers market competitive salary plus overtime opportunities and immediate start available.

CNC Programmer/Setter duties include:

  • Create high-quality offline milling programs exclusively using hyperMILL software for 3-axis and 5-axis machines
  • Program and set a wide variety of tooling in a range of different materials such as tooling board models, aluminium moulds & tools, cast-iron patterns and coreboxes
  • Be responsible for your own dedicated hyperMILL offline workstation (utilising the company's newly expanded license seat)
  • Conducting quality assurance and safety checks on all tooling
  • Develop CNC programs for machining parts based on engineering drawings and specification
  • Interpreting project blueprints

Skills and attributes required by successful candidate for the role of CNC Programmer/Setter 

  • Hands-on experience creating offline programs using hyperMILL
  • Comprehensive understanding of multi-axis machining – the company’s 3-axis machines run on Heidenhain controls and the 5-axis machines run on Fanuc controls
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Have the skills & capabilities to work to the required standards
  • Be adaptable and be willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines

Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Hours of work: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 12:30pm Friday
Salary: £18 to £20 per hour – dependent upon experience
Overtime: Available time and a third during the week/time and a half on Saturdays
Benefits: Pension, Leisurebank (additional annual leave)

If you have the skills and experience to fulfil the role of CNC Programmer/Setter, please APPLY TODAY!

 

APPLY HERE

 

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Reference: vacancies-and-careers/cnc-programmersetter · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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