CNC Miller

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment are seeking a skilled CNC Miller to join a precision engineering group in Nuneaton. The role covers programming, setting and operating 3–5 axis DMG milling machines, using Heidenhain controls to produce high-value components for defence and aerospace sectors.

You will read detailed drawings, choose tooling and strategies, and perform in-process inspection while collaborating with engineering and production to optimise cycles.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis DMG CNC milling machines.
• Proficient with Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating a range of 3, 4 and 5-axis DMG CNC milling machinery.
• Programming at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Machining complex and high-value components.
• Producing one-off and low-volume precision parts.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
• Carrying out in-process inspection and maintaining high quality standards.
• Collaborating with engineering and production to improve processes and reduce cycle times.
• Working to tight deadlines.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC milling

Heidenhain controls

Component machining

Engineering drawings reading

Tools

DMG milling machines

Job description

Contek Recruitment are currently working exclusively with a precision engineering group, who are expanding and opening up a brand new facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

They are looking for a CNC Miller to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The company are a quality-focused precision engineering/manufacturing and sub-contract machining company specializing in defence project work and the design and manufacture of superior quality work-holding solutions.

They predominantly supply the nuclear, aerospace and defence, medical, machine tool, automotive, and power generation sectors. The customer base includes blue-chip organisations such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, Siemens, and Toyota to name only a few.

They have capabilities for a range of services, including:

• CNC milling and CNC turning.
• Wire erosion (EDM machining)
• Universal, surface, and jig grinding.
• Precision assembly.
• Vibratory finishing.
• 3D printing.
• CMM Inspection.

JOB ROLE: CNC Miller (Programmer/Setter/Operator)

JOB TYPE: Permanent.

WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (7:15am 4:15pm) and Friday (7:15am 12:30pm)

OVERTIME: Overtime is consistently available and is paid and time-and-a-half.

HOURLY RATE: £19-20 per hour (Dependent on experience)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming, setting and operating a range of 3, 4, and 5-axis DMG CNC milling machinery.
• Programming at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Machining complex and high-value components
• Producing one-off and low-volume precision-engineered parts
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies
• Carrying out in-process inspection and maintaining high quality standards
• Working closely with engineering and production colleagues to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
• Working to tight deadlines

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines
• Good working knowledge of Heidenhain controls
• Proven experience machining complex components
• The ability to work confidently and independently
• A strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and inspection methods
• A practical, quality-focused approach to problem-solving

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing UK engineering group working on technically challenging projects across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and advanced manufacturing sectors