CNC Miller

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Company funded external qualifications

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate milling machines in Sheffield. The role focuses on producing precision components to the production plan while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will follow route cards, read engineering drawings, load NC programs, and use DTI for precise setups. The position includes shift allowances and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Heidenhain and Siemens controls is advantageous.
• Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines and follow route card instructions and drawings.
• Load correct NC programs and tooling for parts machined.
• Use DTI for probing and setting up jobs; adjust tool offsets as needed.
• Record work in SFDC system and report any errors to supervisor.
• Perform self-inspection and address non-conformances; undertake other tasks as required.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading drawings

DTI setup

NC program loading

Crane training

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fanuc

Siemens

Heidenhain

Job description

£36,870 - £38,313 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

3 Shifts

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00

Job Description

CNC MACHINIST - MILLING

SHEFFIELD

£36,870 - £38,313 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

3 Shifts

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 – 21:15 & Friday 12:55 – 19:55

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 21:10 – 06:05

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist looking for your next challenge? Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a dynamic and safety‑focused CNC Machinist to operate milling machines and manufacture high‑quality components in line with the production plan. You’ll play a key role in delivering precision‑engineered parts efficiently, safely, and on time, while consistently meeting quality standards.

THE ROLE

As a CNC Machinist you will be required to:

• Operate CNC milling machines.
• Accurately follow route card instructions SOP and reading of engineering drawings.
• Use of Dial test indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job.
• Identify and load the correct NC program and tooling for the parts to be machined.
• Use of overhead cranes will be required. Crane training would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
• Inspect products either on completion of machining or as a pre‑machining or in process check as specified in the manufacturing instruction. This may involve the use of conventional measurement techniques using gauges or instruments and templates.
• Carry out required machine parameter changes associated with the set up.
• Test/dry run new or modified programs using appropriate machine functions and making required adjustments to machine and tool offsets to achieve the required size.
• Use the SFDC system to record both direct and indirect works in line with the Company’s procedures.
• Report possible or known errors in manufacturing instruction or other associated documentation to the Supervisor or Team leader
• Undertake any other task within the machine shop workflow when management requires.
• Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non - conformance issues.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal CNC Machinist:

• Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment.
• CNC milling experience.
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Heidenheim, and Siemens would be an advantage.
• Ability to reading engineering drawings
• Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)
• Attention to detail

BENEFITS

• £36,870 - £38,313 DOE (including shift allowance)
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
• Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
• Various employee recognition schemes
• 33 days annual leave, pro rate (including statutory holidays)

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES

• Safety – Care, Learn, Prevent
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork – Win Together
• Excellence – Be the Best
• Commitment – Own the Outcome

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.