5-Axis CNC Milling Programmer/Operator

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Shippon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd, on behalf of a well-established Abingdon precision engineering business, seeks an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator. You will program, set and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis milling machines with Heidenhain controls to produce large, tight-tolerance components.

Strong Heidenhain and 5-axis experience is essential, with a focus on high-precision parts up to 2.5 metres.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter/Operator or similar.
• Strong Heidenhain experience essential.
• Proven 3, 4 and 5-axis milling experience.
• Experience programming online at the machine.
• Experience machining large components.
• Experience with Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak or similar machinery advantageous.
• Fanuc experience beneficial but not essential.
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Good understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Time-served apprenticeship preferred, although relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
• Programming online using Heidenhain controls.
• Working across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machinery.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Machining large and complex components up to approximately 2.5 metres.
• Selecting tooling, workholding and suitable machining parameters.
• Producing setup and layout sheets.
• Inspecting and measuring completed components.
• Working to tight tolerances, including around 20 microns.
• Completing quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining methods and reduce cycle times.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Supporting colleagues and sharing technical knowledge where required.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming

Setter/Operator

Heidenhain

5-axis machining

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

Quality inspection

Precision measuring

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Fanuc

Job description

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd, on behalf of a well-established Abingdon precision engineering business, seeks an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator. You will program, set and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis milling machines with Heidenhain controls to produce large, tight-tolerance components.

Strong Heidenhain and 5-axis experience is essential, with a focus on high-precision parts up to 2.5 metres.