CNC Machinist

KPJ Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee shopping discounts

Holiday allowance 20 days + bank/Chrst

Job summary

KPJ Group is hiring an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to join our precision engineering team in Essex. This hands-on role requires setting, operating and editing CNC programs to produce high-tolerance components from technical drawings.

You will carry out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, ensuring parts meet engineering specifications. The role offers day shifts, a 37-hour week and a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience handling high-tolerance components, preferably within aerospace.
• Ability to edit CNC programs; full programming experience is a bonus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with 3-axis or 4-axis milling.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Editing and adjusting programs to suit production requirements
• Producing high-tolerance components to engineering specifications
• Working from technical drawings and instructions
• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality inspections
• Using measuring equipment to check finished components

Skills

CNC milling

Program editing

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

Tools

CNC milling machines

Job description

We're hiring for an experienced CNC Miller to join an established precision engineering business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong CNC milling experience who is confident setting, operating, and making program adjustments. You'll be producing high-tolerance components in a quality-focused manufacturing environment, with opportunities to contribute to machining improvements and production efficiency.

What's on offer?

• £35,000 - £40,000 per year
• Full-time, day shifts: 37 hours per week
• 20 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown) plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee shopping discounts

What will you be doing as a CNC Miller Setter Operator?

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Editing and adjusting programs to suit production requirements
• Producing high-tolerance components to engineering specifications
• Working from technical drawings and instructions
• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality inspections
• Using measuring equipment to check finished components

What do you need?

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Experience working with high-tolerance components, ideally within aerospace engineering
• The ability to edit CNC programs, with full programming experience beneficial
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Experience with 3-axis or 4-axis milling machinery