CNC Miller

Prime Appointments Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

EAP

Shopping Discounts

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. seeks an experienced CNC Miller to join a Southend-on-Sea aerospace supplier. You will program, set and operate Bridgeport/Heidenhain and Haas/Fanuc milling machines to produce aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.

Applicants should have demonstrable aerospace manufacturing experience, strong interpretation of drawings, and a commitment to quality. Excellent teamwork and continuous improvement mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing to aerospace quality standards.
• Proven ability to program, set up and operate CNC mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong inspection and measurement skills with precision focus.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC mills using Bridgeport/Heidenhain and Haas/Fanuc.
• Manufacture aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet KPIs and on-time delivery.

Skills

Aerospace experience

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Bridgeport Vertical Mills

Heidenhain controls

Haas Mills

Fanuc controls

Doosan machines

Hardinge machines

Mori machines

Star machines

Job description

CNC Miller

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 4.30pm

An aerospace engineering manufacturer based in Southend-on-Sea is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller – Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Machinist with Aerospace experience to be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste, and maintaining a zero-defect manufacturing philosophy.

What’s on offer

• Salary £35,000 depending on experience


• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays


• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 6.30pm (Fridays off)


• Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts.

Duties

• Programme, set and operate CNC Mills using Bridgeport Vertical Mills with Heidenhain controls and Haas Mills with Fanuc controls


• Manufacture precision aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel


• Coordinate programming and setting activities alongside existing setters


• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks


• Assist in the operation of other machinery including thread rollers, grinders, drill banks, torque testers and deburring equipment


• Maintain machine efficiency to achieve production KPIs, on-time delivery targets and parts per hour objectives


• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve productivity and increase manufacturing efficiency


• Complete maintenance checks, cycle time sheets and production documentation

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous aerospace engineering manufacturing experience with a strong understanding of aerospace quality standards is essential


• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC Mills is required


• Experience setting and operating fixed head or sliding head CNC machines is preferable


• Experience with Doosan, Hardinge, Mori or Star machinery would be ideal


• Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications


• Knowledge of bar feeders and CNC lathes would be an asset


• Strong inspection and measurement skills using a variety of measuring equipment is needed along with a high attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team


• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.