5-Axis CNC Miller Programmer/Setter (Heidenhain) – Early Finish

Actio Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayshift

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Actio Recruitment is assisting a precision engineering manufacturer in Rugby to recruit an experienced CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator. You will program, set and operate modern 5-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls to produce high-precision components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling, and performing self-inspection while maintaining strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Heidenhain controls.
• Experience programming and machining on 5-axis milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confident working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Apprentice trained or time-served machinist preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Editing and proving out programs using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting appropriate tooling and fixtures.
• Carrying out self-inspection using standard measuring equipment.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
• Working closely with the manufacturing and engineering teams.

Education

Apprentice trained or time-served machinist

Tools

Heidenhain controls

5-axis milling machines

Job description

Actio Recruitment is assisting a precision engineering manufacturer in Rugby to recruit an experienced CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator. You will program, set and operate modern 5-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls to produce high-precision components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling, and performing self-inspection while maintaining strict quality standards.