CNC 3–5 Axis Miller Programmer/Setter – Overtime & Growth

Optical Precision; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Career development

Onsite parking

Free refreshments

Job summary

Optical Precision in Dartford is seeking a skilled CNC Miller (3- & 5-axis) Programmer/Setter to join our precision engineering team. You will program, set, and operate 3- & 5-axis CNC mills and create online programs using Heidenhain controls to manufacture high-quality jigs, fixtures, and tooling.

The role requires reading and interpreting complex drawings, maintaining tight tolerances, and inspecting your own work for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 3 & 5 axis CNC mills.
• Expertise with Heidenhain control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Create online programs using Heidenhain controls.
• Manufacture high-quality jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling.
• Maintain tight tolerances and inspect own work for quality assurance.

Skills

CNC Milling

Heidenhain controls

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Job description

Optical Precision in Dartford is seeking a skilled CNC Miller (3- & 5-axis) Programmer/Setter to join our precision engineering team. You will program, set, and operate 3- & 5-axis CNC mills and create online programs using Heidenhain controls to manufacture high-quality jigs, fixtures, and tooling.

The role requires reading and interpreting complex drawings, maintaining tight tolerances, and inspecting your own work for quality assurance.