CNC Miller

Holt Engineering; Merley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to set and run CNC milling machines, producing components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings. You will verify first-off parts and maintain production documentation while supporting lean improvements.

The role requires an apprenticeship background and familiarity with Mazatrol controls, with a focus on quality, safety, and timely output within a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in machining.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Set CNC milling machines using setup sheets; adjust as required.
• Prove out CNC programmes and inspect first-off parts.
• Manufacture components to drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Record set-up times and run times, and provide feedback to the team.
• Maintain tooling, gauging, and digital production documentation.

Skills

CNC Milling

Set-up & machining

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship in machining

Tools

Mazatrol controls

Job description

CNC Miller Poole £30,000 to £35,000

Are you an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator with a strong understanding of CNC milling, engineering drawings and setting machines to produce accurate components?

This is an opportunity to join a global specialist engineering business producing highly engineered products used across a range of important industries. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in producing quality work, can work logically through machining requirements and is comfortable working to production targets.

Role overview

As a CNC Miller Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture components accurately and efficiently, working from engineering drawings and set-up information. You will be responsible for producing components to the required tolerances and quality standards, carrying out your own first-off inspection and maintaining accurate production and quality documentation.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Select the correct tooling and work-holding devices from tool sheets.
• Set CNC milling machines using set-up sheets and provide feedback where amendments are required.
• Prove out both proven and unproven CNC programmes.
• Manufacture components to the correct drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Carry out your own first-off inspection.
• Record set and run times and provide production feedback.
• Maintain production targets and support efficient machining processes.
• Complete quality and digital production documentation.
• Maintain tooling and gauging to the required standard.
• Follow company procedures and Lean principles.
• Work closely with Production Engineers where required to maximise productivity.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental responsibility.

What they’re looking for

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with Mazatrol controls.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• A logical approach to machining and problem solving.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• PC literate.
• An apprenticeship-trained background would be advantageous.

We’re also happy to speak with relevant CNC machinists whose experience could transfer well into the position