Job Description:

CNC Miller – Setter/Operator

• Flexible start and finish times
• 5 Axis Training Opportunities
• Progression and development opportunities
• CADCAM training opportunities
• Supervisory Opportunities

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business that continues to invest in its people, technology and future growth. Due to increasing workloads, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller to join a skilled machining team on a permanent days-based shift.

This role would suit a capable CNC Miller who can confidently set and operate CNC milling machines with minimal supervision and takes pride in producing high-quality precision components.

CNC Miller – Setter/Operator Role

As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture precision-engineered components to drawing specifications. You will work closely with the wider engineering team to ensure quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines independently.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Work with production and engineering teams to prove out new jobs.
• Select appropriate tooling and make adjustments to optimise machining processes.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet specification.
• Contribute ideas to improve productivity, quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong background in 3-axis CNC milling.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of tooling, cutting data and engineering materials.
• Experience producing precision-machined components, including close-tolerance work.
• Comfortable machining medium to larger-sized components.

Desirable

• On-machine programming experience using FANUC controls.
• Experience setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines.

CNC Miller Setter Operator What’s on Offer

• £40,000-£45,000 Per Annum DOE
• Days-based role start and finish times.
• Overtime and weekend work available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company performance-related bonus.
• Long-term job security within a growing engineering business.

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business experiencing sustained growth, where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and progress internally. For the right individual, there will be genuine opportunities to receive CAD/CAM programming training and progress into a supervisory or team leadership position as the company continues to expand.