CNC Miller

CDM Recruitment; Ashington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Competitive hourly rate

Pension

Modern machine shop

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Miller for a Northumberland-based precision engineering role. You will set and operate Mazak milling machines, interpret drawings and produce high-quality components to tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates will have Mazak/Mazatrol experience, exposure to 5-axis work, and CAM familiarity (Fusion 360). A time-served apprenticeship or engineering qualification is preferred, with a strong emphasis on quality and detail.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller in precision engineering.
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Responsibilities

• Set, operate and prove out Mazak CNC milling machines (3-axis/5-axis).
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Edit and optimise programmes using Mazatrol and/or G-code.
• Select tooling, workholding and fixtures for production.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections with micrometers and gauges.
• Machine materials including stainless steel, super duplex, Inconel and engineering plastics.
• Complete quality documentation per ISO 9001.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Methodical approach

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Tools

Mazak CNC machinery

Mazatrol programming

G-code programming

Fusion 360

Job description

Location: Northumberland

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday

Salary: From £19.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: 39.5 hours per week, 7:00am start

The Opportunity

My client is a growing precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, precision-machined components for customers across a range of demanding industries.

Following significant investment in 2026, including the addition of five new machines to its expanding machine shop, the business is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-invested engineering environment, working with advanced CNC machinery and producing technically challenging components to exacting standards.

The Role

As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC Mazak milling machines to manufacture precision components to tight tolerances, working from engineering drawings and machining a variety of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and prove out Mazak CNC milling machines, including 3-axis and 5-axis machining.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Edit and optimise programmes at the machine using Mazatrol and/or G-code.
• Select and set appropriate tooling, workholding and fixtures to ensure efficient production.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using a range of measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Machine a variety of materials, including stainless steel, super duplex, Inconel and engineering plastics.
• Complete quality documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment and undertake routine machine maintenance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a CNC Miller within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience setting and operating Mazak CNC machinery.
• Mazatrol programming experience would be a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of 5-axis milling, ideally including simultaneous 5-axis machining.
• The ability to work independently from engineering drawings and produce high-quality, right-first-time components.
• Experience machining exotic and difficult materials would be beneficial.
• CAM programming experience, such as Fusion 360, would be advantageous.
• A time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification is preferred.
• A methodical approach, excellent attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.

What's on Offer?

• 4-day week – enjoy a three-day weekend every week.
• Competitive hourly rate
• Modern machine shop with significant recent investment in new Mazak equipment.
• Varied and technically challenging engineering projects.
• 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• A supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress as the business continues to grow.

Interested?

If you're an experienced CNC Miller looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to work with modern machinery and the benefit of a four-day working week, my client would be keen to hear from you.