CNC Miller

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29k-£32k

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

25 days holiday

Career progression

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder in Barnoldswick is seeking a CNC Miller (5-Axis Setter/Operator) to set up and run 5-axis milling machines, producing precision aerospace components on-site.

The role is full-time with salary £29,000–£32,000, including shift allowance and overtime; you will work largely independently, with strong guidance from the engineering team, and BPSS clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• CNC milling setting and operating experience.
• Experience in precision engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Preparing machines and completing setups to meet production requirements.
• Producing precision-engineered components to required specifications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Checking finished components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments as required.
• Working independently on machines with minimal supervision.
• Collaborating with the wider engineering team when required.

Skills

CNC milling setting

CNC milling operating

Independent working

Team player

BPSS clearance eligibility

Tools

Mazak systems

5-axis CNC milling

Job description

CNC Miller (5-Axis Setter/Operator) | Barnoldswick | Full Time | £29,000 - £32,000 per annum

Our client was founded in 2022 to meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defence—markets underserved by a dysfunctional supply chain. They attract the most capable talent with integrity and build and leverage generative AI for digital and physical solutions. They are proud to contribute significantly to the most prestigious and complex aerospace, space, and defence platforms—some under confidential mandates.

The Role

As a CNC Miller (5-Axis Setter/Operator), you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery to produce high-quality precision components. You will work predominantly independently on machines, while collaborating with the wider team when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Preparing machines and completing setups to meet production requirements
• Producing precision-engineered components to required specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Checking finished components to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments where required
• Working independently on machines with minimal supervision
• Collaborating with the wider engineering team when required

Requirements

Essential

• CNC milling setting and operating experience
• Experience working within precision engineering environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Punctual, disciplined, and reliable approach to work
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain or meet the requirements for BPSS clearance

Desirable

• Experience working with 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Experience using Mazak systems
• Experience within aerospace machining

What's In It For You

• Salary between £29,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Shift allowance built into pay
• Overtime pay separate
• 25 days holiday per annum + statutory days
• On-the-job training and coaching will be provided
• Technical training will be provided by machine OEMs as required
• Career progression opportunities available
• On-site working 5 days a week

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