CNC Miller

Optima UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

3% annual profit share

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & progression

Job summary

Optima UK Inc. is seeking skilled CNC Miller Operators to join a precision engineering team in the aerospace sector. You will operate CNC milling machines to produce high-quality components in line with drawings and programs, with a focus on precision, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role offers day and night shifts, regular overtime, a profit share scheme, a company pension, and training for career progression within a growing aerospace manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' CNC milling experience.
• Confident operating CNC milling machinery and making offset adjustments.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experienced using inspection and precision measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of machining processes and tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines and load/unload components.
• Follow CNC programmes, engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Make offset adjustments where required.
• Monitor machining processes and identify issues.
• Carry out in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain aerospace quality standards and production records.
• Meet production targets without compromising quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC Milling

Measurement & Inspection

Engineering Drawings

Independent/Team Player

Job description

The Opportunity

Due to substantial growth, an established aerospace manufacturer is looking for experienced

CNC Miller Operators

to join its precision engineering team.This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position within a growing business, offering competitive pay, regular overtime, training, development and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

You will operate CNC milling machinery to produce high-quality precision components in line with engineering drawings, programmes and aerospace quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Operating CNC milling machines and loading/unloading components.

Following CNC programmes, engineering drawings and work instructions.

Making offset adjustments where required.

Monitoring machining processes and identifying issues.

Carrying out in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.

Working to tight tolerances and maintaining aerospace quality standards.

Reporting quality or machining issues and maintaining accurate production records.

Meeting production targets without compromising quality.

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

About You

Minimum

3 years' relevant CNC milling experience .

Confident operating CNC milling machinery and making offset adjustments.

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experienced using inspection and precision measuring equipment.

Good understanding of machining processes and tight tolerances.

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Comfortable working to production targets and undertaking additional overtime when required.

Aerospace experience is advantageous, but strong precision engineering experience will also be considered.

Keen to develop your skills and build a long-term career.

Salary, Benefits & Working Environment

£17.67 per hour

Shift allowance

3% annual profit share

Overtime paid at

Time and 1/3

Permanent, long-term employment

Day and night shifts available

Opportunities to increase earnings through overtime

Training, skills development and career progression

Join an established aerospace manufacturer experiencing substantial growth

Supportive environment focused on developing its people

Company pension

Casual dress

Free and on-site parking

Work Location:

In person