Recruitment (Leeds LS9 0DX)

Trainee CNC Programmer | Leeds (West Yorkshire) LS9 0DX
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 Per Year

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 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.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to [email protected] quoting reference: EM/Design.

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://tinyurl.com/y6jdaawj
 

Router Operator: Barkston Plastics, Leeds LS9 0DX
Job Type: Full-Time (Night-Shift)
Pay: £16.53 - £17.24 an hour

Full Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Router Operator who has worked in a manufacturing environment. We will offer good rates of pay; negotiable depending on experience.

The Company:
Established in 1969, Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd are one of the country’s leading Plastic Engineering companies working with local, national and international businesses across many industries.

Here at Barkston we assist through a design, estimating and manufacturing service which helps to develop and streamline our customers products, services and production. Our in-house fabrication and machining facility enables us to manufacture virtually limitless designs of bespoke products across countless industries.

The Job Role:
You will work as part of an established manufacturing team and your duties will include:

• To identify materials and tooling from a job pack.
• Follow design drawings and measure dimensions to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Programme machinery and complete first off inspection.
• To ensure that production requirements are met in line with the production schedule.
• To adhere to BSI standards of quality manufacturing.
• Work towards the utilisation of Lean Manufacturing techniques in line with Company objectives to support the continuous improvement of the Company.
• To carry out any other relevant tasks as may be required by circumstances or are requested by the Company.

Key Experience:

• A good understanding of routers, toolpath and de-burring components.
• Experience of following design drawings.
• Experience of operating and setting up CNC router machinery.
• Knowledge of programming CNC router software.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify errors, defects, malfunctioning of the machinery and undertake immediate corrective actions.
• Ability to work with a variety of plastics (not essential).

This Role Would Suit Someone Who:

• Takes pride in the work they do and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail skills.
• Has extensive experience working in a hands on role.
• Has knowledge of manufacturing.
• Works well both in a team and independently.

Hours:

• 4 x 12 hour shifts (6pm to 6am) Monday to Thursday.

Expected Hours:

• 46 per week.

Benefits:

• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

Experience:

• CNC: 1 year (required).

If you wish to apply, attach your CV via email and send to [email protected] quoting reference: Leeds/RouteOp

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://tinyurl.com/y6jdaawj
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