CNC Miller

Optical Precision; Basildon; On-site; GBP 54,442,752 - 57,308,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 stat days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Optical Precision in Basildon is seeking a CNC Miller Programmer, Setter or Setter Operator to set and run 3- and 4-axis machines (Matsuura/Doosan). You will prove out and edit Heidenhain or Fanuc programs, read drawings, and ensure precision to tight tolerances.

The role offers a generous package and pension, with overtime and site hours. The successful candidate will have experience in various materials, strong problem solving, and a good understanding of speeds and feeds, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Setting and program prove out on Heidenhain or Fanuc controls for 3 & 4 axis machines.
• Editing or writing CNC programs as needed.
• Understanding of speeds, feeds and cutting data.
• Experience cutting a range of materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Using basic measuring equipment and maintaining tight tolerances.
• Adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate 3- and 4-axis Machining centres (Matsuura/Doosan) and edit programs as required.
• Prove out new programs and ensure accuracy before production.
• Read drawings and verify dimensions against tolerances.
• Maintain quality and document processes for repeatability.
• Work with team to achieve on-time delivery and quality targets.

Skills

Setting and program prove out

CNC programming editing

Cutting speeds and feeds

Materials variety exposure

Reading technical drawings

Initiative and problem solving

Measuring equipment usage

Health & safety awareness

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer, Setter or Setter Operator (Edit Programs) - Heidenhain or Fanuc

Salary £19.00 - £20.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime and Benefits

Basildon

The Role - CNC Miller

We are looking for a professional CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter or Setter, Operator to work alongside an experienced team, manufacturing high precision components

The role will be to set and operate a variety of 3 and 4 axis machining centres (Matsuura & Doosans) manufacturing a range of one off and small batch components.

Skills / Experience of a CNC Miller

The ideal candidate will possess most or all the following skills:

• Setting and program prove out of Heidenhain or Fanuc controlled 3 & 4 axis machining centres (Matsuura or Doosans).
• Basic editing or writing of CNC programs.
• Good understanding of cutting technology, speeds and feeds etc.
• Experience cutting a diverse range of materials.
• Read and understand technical drawings
• Work under own initiative and possess good problem-solving ideas.
• Use of basic measuring equipment and working to fine limits.
• Good health and safety awareness.

The Package - CNC Miller

On offer is a generous negotiable package with some of the highest rates of pay in the area, subject to experience - £19.00 - £20.00 Per Hour. We also offer 25 days + 8 statutory days holiday per year and pension scheme.

Hours

07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 - 13:00 Fridays. Overtime is paid at time and one third mid-week, time and one-half Saturday and double time Sunday. There is also a time keeping bonus