CNC Miller

JAM Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer to assist with innovative research projects. The role involves programming CNC machines and manufacturing accurate aerospace components. The ideal candidate has extensive CNC milling experience, 3D CADCAM programming skills, and an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Commitment to training and career development

Qualifications

• Experienced CNC milling machinist.
• Ability to programme, set, and operate different machine tools.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering or higher.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing small batch and prototype components.
• Programming, setting, and running 3 axis CNC milling machines.
• Operating manual milling machines and lathes.

Skills

CNC milling experience

3D CADCAM programming

Manual milling and lathe operation

DFM collaboration

Aerospace component manufacture

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer? Do you want to work at the forefront of Aerospace component research and manufacturing? If so, the following permanent role may be right for you…

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced CNC machinist to work at our client's site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford on a permanent basis.

As a CNC machinist within their manufacturing centre, you will be instrumental in assisting with the delivery of innovative research projects to quality, time and budget. The successful candidate will be liaising with engineering and technical staff within the Laboratories supporting aerospace research/production and this role will provide you with the chance to become involved in challenging activities within a friendly and dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Manufacturing small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components through to lab use demonstrator items within time and budget
• Programming, setting and running 3 axis CNC milling machines using CADCAM software and also via the machine control
• Operating manual milling machines and lathes.

You:

• Experienced CNC milling machinist
• 3D CADCAM programming experience
• Ability to programme, set and operate different machine tools, as well as operate manual milling machines and lathes
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher
• Apprentice trained
• Experience of working closely with designers and engineers to assist with the DFM attributes of new hardware design (desirable)
• Experience of aerospace component manufacture, first article inspection reports etc (desirable)

The package:

• You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

How to apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

*** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***