CAM Machinist

Bennett & Game Recruitment are representing a leading advanced manufacturing business looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their growing team base in North-West London.

You will be responsible for programming, setting, and running advanced CNC machines to produce high-precision components for aerospace, defence, energy, and robotics customers.

This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the machining process, from CAM programming and prove-out to cycle time improvement and repeat production.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and optimise CNC toolpaths (3-axis, 5-axis and mill-turn where applicable)
• Set, prove-out and run jobs to high aerospace and defence standards
• Improve cycle times and machine efficiency
• Design and improve fixturing methods
• Select tooling and cutting data for materials including aluminium, steel, titanium and Inconel
• Maintain high quality standards and first-time-right production
• Support new part introduction from drawing to production
• Work with engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and automation

Requirements

• Strong CAM programming experience (Fusion, Hypermill, Mastercam or similar)
• Experience machining to tight tolerances (±0.01mm and below)
• Background using high-end CNC machines such as Hermle, DMG Mori or Mazak
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds and workholding
• Able to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Aerospace, defence or precision engineering experience preferred

Desirable

• 5-axis machining experience
• Knowledge of probing, automation or pallet systems
• Understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary £45-60k DOE
• Monday - Friday core hours
• Career progression within a growing business
• Working in a brand new machining workshop

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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