CNC Miller Setter Programmer

Rate: £22/hr

Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–14:00

The Role:

Join a small, friendly toolroom team producing prototype, first-off, small batch, and large precision components for aerospace, automotive, medical, marine, and nuclear sectors.

Benefit from working in a close-knit workshop while being part of a larger engineering group with a £60M turnover, combining personal support with stability and growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set, and operate 3 & 5 axis CNC milling machines
• Produce first-off, prototype, small batch, and large components
• Plan tooling sequences, adjust feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies to control vibration and ensure accuracy
• Work with aluminium, stainless steel, tool steels, alloy steels, and engineering plastics
• Use CAD/CAM software (Delcam, SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion 360)
• Carry out conventional machining: centre lathe, turret mill, surface grinder
• Make jigs and fixtures to support machining
• Perform hand fitting and finishing to achieve tight tolerances
• Inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, gauges, and CMM
• Ensure projects are completed on time to meet lead times

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years CNC milling experience
• Experience with Mazatrol or Heidenhain controls
• Skilled in toolroom/prototype machining and conventional machines
• Able to produce jigs, fixtures, and large complex components
• Experienced in tooling sequences, cutting speeds, and feeds

Why Apply?

• £22/hr + overtime
• Work in a small, friendly team producing components from small to large
• Part of a £60M engineering group with career and training opportunities
• Pension, training opportunities, free parking

Apply today to join a workshop where your CNC and toolroom expertise will contribute to producing high-quality, technically challenging components in a supportive environment.