CNC Miller

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Air-conditioned facility

Family-run business culture

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced CNC Miller/Setter/Operator to join a precision engineering team. You will set and operate HAAS milling machines across 3-, 4- and 5-axis platforms, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

Hypermill or similar CAM experience is advantageous; overtime is available, and the environment is a long-standing, family-run business with strong staff retention.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Miller / Setter / Operator in a precision engineering environment.
• Knowledge of HAAS controls is advantageous.
• Experience with 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining and reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating HAAS CNC milling machines across 3-, 4- and 5-axis mills.
• Editing programmes at the machine when required.
• Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances.
• Working from engineering drawings and maintaining high quality standards.
• Supporting production requirements in a busy machining environment.

Skills

HAAS controls

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

5-axis milling

Setting & operating

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Tools

Hypermill

CAM software

Job description

Job Profile for CNC Miller 46816CNC Miller / Setter / OperatorHemel Hempstead

Permanent Position

An established and highly respected precision engineering business based in Hemel Hempstead is currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / Setter / Operator to join their growing team.

The company has been operating successfully for over 26 years and specialises in high-precision machining work, predominantly supplying the motorsport, Formula 1, and gearbox sectors.

Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are looking to strengthen their machining team within their modern, air-conditioned facility.

This is a family-run business operated by two brothers, offering a stable and friendly working environment with excellent staff retention - several employees have been with the company for many years.

Role?

• Setting and operating HAAS CNC Milling machines?
• Working across 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills?
• Editing programmes at the machine when required?
• Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances?
• Working from engineering drawings?
• Maintaining high quality standards across all work produced?
• Supporting production requirements across a busy machining environment

The company currently operates:

• 3 x HAAS 5-axis CNC Mills?
• 2 x HAAS 3 & 4-axis CNC Mills?

Hypermill programming software Offline programming support is in place, allowing machinists to focus primarily on setting and operating duties. However, candidates with programming experience will also be considered.

Industries Worked In?

• Motorsport?
• Formula 1?
• Gearbox Manufacturing?
• Precision Engineering

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 16:00? Standard hours: 39 per week? Overtime paid at time and a half (x1.5)? Regular overtime opportunities available

Salary?

Salary? £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary? Dependent on experience and skill level? Overtime available in addition to basic earnings

Company Benefits & Environment?

• Modern, air-conditioned facility?
• Busy and secure workload?
• Family-run business with excellent culture?
• Strong staff retention and long-term stability?
• Plenty of overtime available?
• Two sites operating from the same location

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience as a CNC Miller / Setter / Operator within a precision engineering environment and be confident setting and operating CNC milling machines. Experience of HAAS controls would be advantageous, along with exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining. Programming experience using Hypermill or similar CAM software would be beneficial but is not essential, as the company is primarily seeking a skilled setter/operator. Candidates with full programming capabilities will also be considered. Experience within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, Formula 1, or other high-precision engineering sectors would be advantageous.