Senior CNC Programmer

A world-renowned engineering business that supplies OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across an array of industries, is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to join their well established team. A business which sits at the pinnacle of machining excellence, have gone through a continued period of growth to ensure the business remains successful in producing high value, complex components across safety critical industries. The function of the role to ensure the CNC machine shop runs efficiently, maximizing production levels across all machinery, whilst also managing a team of multi skilled CNC machinists on day to day basis Daytime hours with an early finish on Fridays too Responsibilities for the Senior CNC Programmer include - Overseeing a busy CNC machine shop, running a number of multi axis machining centres to produce precision components Review of works orders to then allocate based on machine and manpower availability Tool selection, checking material availability, and jig / fixture requirements Inspection of all parts for tolerance, and to ensure it conforms with customer drawings To ensure the department achieves all set KPI's for efficiency and cost control Ensuring all department health & safety is adhered to, by carrying out risk assessments, safety equipment and PPE checks Supporting, mentoring and daily management of a team of up to 15 staff Driving continuous improvement throughout the department, identifying programme improvements to reduce cycle times, tool and tip life To be successful in the role of Senior CNC Programmer the ideal candidate will have - Previous leadership experience within a CNC machine shop, managing production and a team of machinists A strong bias towards multi axis milling, with the ability to write programmes in any one of FANUC, Siemens or Mazatrol Effective staff management skills, to ensure the team are motivated and performing well Demonstrable experience with Health & Safety, compliance, and best practice This Senior CNC Programmer vacancy offers - A highly competitive basic salary of up to £50K depending on experience Daytime hours with NO shift work, and an early finish on Friday 33 days holiday including bank holidays A Pension scheme Career progression opportunitiesASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity