Job Description

Are you a detail-driven CAD/CAM professional with a knack for interpreting customer requirements and translating them into CNC programmes? We're looking for a proactive Alphacam Programmer with an interest in engineering design to join our Design team and play a key role in transforming customer designs into manufacturable components.

You may be currently working on a CNC Machine, looking for your next step into programming; You may just have finished your level 3 machining apprenticeship and are now looking to step into a role that supports design for manufacture; or you may be experienced and looking for somewhere offering good quality work in a supportive and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be working across a variety of input formats and fabrication requirements, including:

Interpret customer customer CAD models/drawings

Adapt or create CAD models for manufacturing, where required to guide production

STEP & CAD File Interpretation

Convert 3D STEP files into accurate 2D representations for programming. Recognise and apply fabrication-specific features (e.g. rebates, V-grooves) that may be required for fabrication Create precise toolpaths with correct speeds and feeds, ensuring optimal machining performance.

PDF/ Engineering Drawing or Model Replication

Replicate customer model or drawing accurately in Alphacam. Apply machining features such as rebates and V-grooves--even when not shown--based on fabrication requirements. Generate complete toolpaths with appropriate machining parameters. Ensure dimensional accuracy and feature replication for seamless fabrication.

Ideal Background & Experience

We're open to candidates from a range of CAD/CAM environments who can transfer their skills to Alphacam. You might have experience with:

Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, RhinoCAM, or similar CAD/CAM platforms. CNC programming and toolpath generation for routering or machining operations. Engineering drawing interpretation and fabrication planning. Working in joinery, furniture manufacturing, signage, or other precision fabrication sectors.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Attention to detail and ability to spot missing or implied features in customer files. Understanding of machining principles, tooling selection, and fabrication workflows. Ability to work independently and collaborate with production teams to ensure manufacturability.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EM/Design