Aerospace CNC Miller: Programmer/Setter/Operator (4 Day Week)

Prime-Appointments; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days per week

Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Shopping Discounts

Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Southend-on-Sea aerospace engineering company is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller – Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their production team. You will program, set and operate Bridgeport/Haas milling machines, reading engineering drawings and ensuring tight tolerances on aerospace components.

The role requires aerospace experience and strong CNC milling skills. You will drive continuous improvement, reduce waste and maintain a zero-defect philosophy.

Qualifications

• Aerospace production experience required with aerospace quality standards knowledge.
• Strong programming, setting and operating skills on CNC Mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and teamwork in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC Mills using Bridgeport and Haas milling machines.
• Manufacture aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Coordinate programming and setting with existing setters.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Operate additional machinery as needed and support maintenance checks.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet KPIs and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• Complete production documentation and cycle time sheets.

Skills

Aerospace experience

CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Team communication

Tools

Bridgeport Mills

Haas Mills

Fanuc controls

Doosan/Hardinge/Mori/Star

Job description

Southend-on-Sea aerospace engineering company is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller – Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their production team. You will program, set and operate Bridgeport/Haas milling machines, reading engineering drawings and ensuring tight tolerances on aerospace components.

The role requires aerospace experience and strong CNC milling skills. You will drive continuous improvement, reduce waste and maintain a zero-defect philosophy.