CNC Mill-Turn Programmer/Setter (5-Axis) – Day Shift

MacStaff; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MacStaff in West Byfleet, Surrey, is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Programmer Setter to join a precision engineering team. You will program, set and operate DMG Mori multi-axis mill-turn machines to produce complex precision components for demanding industries.

Join a growing company with advanced tooling and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role offers 39-hour weeks, dayshift, and a competitive £40K–£50K salary with negotiable DOE and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC mill-turn machines.
• Strong CNC turning and milling knowledge, ideally including multi-axis machining.
• Experience with 5-axis machining or complex multi-function CNC equipment.
• Familiarity with DMG Mori or comparable CNC machining centres.
• Ability to create, edit and optimise CNC programs.
• Good understanding of machining techniques, tooling and cutting parameters.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce precision components.
• Experience of dimensional inspection and tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle materials and components safely using appropriate handling methods.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC mill-turn machining centres.
• Creating CNC programs both online and offline for new machining jobs.
• Editing and optimising existing programs for accuracy, productivity and efficiency.
• Setting tooling, machining parameters and manufacturing processes.
• Producing complex, high-precision components to tight engineering tolerances.
• Conducting dimensional inspections and quality checks throughout production.
• Troubleshooting machining and programming issues.
• Supporting efficient production workflow and continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively with the wider manufacturing team and supporting other CNC equipment as required.

Skills

Proven experience programming, setting

Strong CNC turning and milling

5-axis machining experience

DMG Mori familiarity

Create/edit CNC programs

Machining techniques & tooling

Interpret drawings

Dimensional inspection

Problem-solving & teamwork

Safety handling methods

Tools

SolidCAM

Job description

MacStaff in West Byfleet, Surrey, is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Programmer Setter to join a precision engineering team. You will program, set and operate DMG Mori multi-axis mill-turn machines to produce complex precision components for demanding industries.

Join a growing company with advanced tooling and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role offers 39-hour weeks, dayshift, and a competitive £40K–£50K salary with negotiable DOE and excellent benefits.