CNC Miller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Shopping Discounts

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller for an aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea. You will program, set and operate CNC Mills, manufacturing precision aerospace parts in aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel. The role supports continuous improvement, waste reduction and a zero-defect philosophy.

Working 4 days per week (Mon-Thu 06:45–16:30), with a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience and a benefits package including pension and health plan.

Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience and knowledge of aerospace quality standards.
• Proven ability to program, set and operate CNC Mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Strong inspection/measurement skills with various metrology tools.
• Team player with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC Mills (Bridgeport VMCs with Heidenhain; Haas with Fanuc).
• Manufacture precision aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Coordinate programming/setting with other setters.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Assist operation of other machinery (thread rollers, grinders, drill banks, torque testers, deburring).
• Maintain machine efficiency to hit KPIs and on-time delivery, reduce scrap.

Skills

Aerospace experience

CNC programming

Drawings interpretation

Inspection skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Doosan

Hardinge

Mori

Star

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

• Working 4 days per week - Monday to Thursday 06:45-16:30
• Salary £35,000 depending on experience
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (4 days to be used during Christmas shutdown)
• Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 can not be considered for this position