An opportunity has arisen for a Radan Programmer to join the Engineering Team.
Location: Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Radan Programmer to join our Engineering team and play a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate programming of CNC punch presses and lasers.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating safe, optimised CNC programs using Radan software, supporting production to maintain high-quality output and minimise downtime.
What you’ll do:
As a Radan Programmer, you’ll help drive productivity and quality across our sheet metal manufacturing operations. Your main responsibilities will include:
• Producing efficient, safe programs for lasers and CNC punch presses.
• Preparing and cleaning up geometry for nesting.
• Applying tooling for profiling and punching sheet metal parts.
• Generating nests and CNC programs using Radan (Radraft and Radnest).
• Updating production schedules and verifying materials and part quantities.
• Supporting production teams to avoid downtime and maintain part quality.
What you bring:
We’re looking for someone with precision, adaptability, and a proactive mindset who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need:
• Proficiency in Radan (Radraft and Radnest) to prepare geometry and generate CNC programs.
• Experience working with sheet metal components.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines under changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A commitment to quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD would be advantageous.
What we bring:
• Salary range £26,000-£30,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec)
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
• Pension contributions.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.
Apply today!
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Hydram Sheet Metalwork is a leading supplier of sheet metal and tubular components, assemblies and light fabrications to customers throughout the UK employing over 200 people. The leading fabrication company provides the full range of subcontract engineering services, including tube and sheet laser cutting, tube and sheet bending, fabrication, powder coating and assembly from its 135,000 sq ft factory in County Durham. Hydram supplies components and sheet metal fabrications to market leading companies in industries such as earth moving equipment, transportation, HVAC and white goods.
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