CNC Miller

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Ampthill is seeking a CNC Miller for a permanent role. You will set, operate and maintain high‑precision CNC milling machines in an R&D‑oriented shop, working on multi‑axis milling centres and producing high‑value, low‑volume parts.

You will design machining processes, select tooling, write G‑code, and mentor apprentices while collaborating with engineering and tooling suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 5-axis milling machines.
• Experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens controls.
• Ability to design machining processes and tooling.
• Experience in metrology and CMM inspection.
• Lean manufacturing and 6S experience.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain high‑precision CNC milling machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop.
• Be comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres.
• Design machining processes, select and optimize tooling, write G‑code, and oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs.
• Participate in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas.
• Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multi-axis milling

5-axis machining

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

CMM inspection

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

CNC Miller

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £45,000

Do you have experience working on 5 Axis machines?

Do you have experience with Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!

As the CNC Miller, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!

You will be involved in:

• Set, operate, and maintain high‑precision CNC Milling machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop
• Be comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres
• Design machining processes, select and optimize tooling, write G‑code, and oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs
• Participate in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas
• Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Your skillset may include:

• Programming, set up, and running in multi-axis machining methods (3, 4, and 5 axis)
• Skilled in using Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls; Edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC multi-axis machines to produce R and D and production component parts
• Making work offset, tooling, and program adjustments
• Working to specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings
• Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges and interprets CMM inspection results
• Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design
• Liaising with engineering to improve machining methods
• Experience of 6S and lean manufacturing tools and techniques

CNC Miller

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £45,000