Junior CNC Programmer (Homag)

• Grow your expertise and enhance your skills
• Ensure all machine parameters, zero-points, and tool offsets are correctly set
• Support quality control activities
• Work with high-quality machines

You will determine machining requirements, tooling, and sequential operations to achieve the best results, whilst also assisting with machine setup and testing, and performing test runs.

• Maintain a structured and up-to-date library of all CNC programs and setup sheets
• Recommend improvements to machining processes, tooling, and programming standards

Managing tooling databases, you will ensure correct tool selection and support operators to maintain tight dimensional and aesthetic tolerances across all components.

• Assist in maintaining optimal safety, quality, and efficiency throughout production

Specifically, you will translate architectural and design specifications into optimised machine programmes, creating, editing, and refining programmes, and interpreting complex 2D technical drawings and 3D Solidworx models.

As a Junior CNC Programmer, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient and accurate production of high-quality joinery components using Homag CNC woodworking machinery.

• A relevant technical certification, vocational degree or apprenticeship in CNC Machining, Woodworking Technology or a related engineering field (preferred)
• An understanding of G-Code principles
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude for calculating feeds, speeds and clearances
• Familiarity with Homag software, such as WoodWOP (or similar platforms like CutRite) or a strong foundation in Alphacam or Solidworx with a willingness to cross-train
• A minimum of one year’s experience in CNC programming, specifically within a woodworking or cabinet-making environment

Other organisations may call this role CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, Joinery CNC Programmer, Homag Machine Programmer, or Homag Machine Setter.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to precision and quality control
• Knowledge of woodworking and joinery processes, including the machining characteristics of materials such as MDF, solid wood and laminates
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for design review and program generation

Empathetic - People-driven and focused

Our craft brand of fine furnishers, Smith and Brown Cabinetmakers, is seeking a skilled and reliable Junior CNC Programmer who specialises in Homag CNC machinery to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Experience operating and programming multi-axis Homag CNC machining centres such as BHC, Centateq or Weeke

Junior CNC Programmer (Homag)

• Excellent communication skills to effectively relay complex technical information to the production team

• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme (opt out available)
• 25 days’ annual leave

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

• Private medical insurance
• Travel expenses
• Competitive salary