CNC Miller

Prime-Appointments; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days per week

Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Shopping Discounts

Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Southend-on-Sea aerospace engineering company is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller – Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their production team. You will program, set and operate Bridgeport/Haas milling machines, reading engineering drawings and ensuring tight tolerances on aerospace components.

The role requires aerospace experience and strong CNC milling skills. You will drive continuous improvement, reduce waste and maintain a zero-defect philosophy.

Qualifications

• Aerospace production experience required with aerospace quality standards knowledge.
• Strong programming, setting and operating skills on CNC Mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and teamwork in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC Mills using Bridgeport and Haas milling machines.
• Manufacture aerospace components from aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Coordinate programming and setting with existing setters.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Operate additional machinery as needed and support maintenance checks.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet KPIs and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• Complete production documentation and cycle time sheets.

Skills

Aerospace experience

CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Team communication

Tools

Bridgeport Mills

Haas Mills

Fanuc controls

Doosan/Hardinge/Mori/Star

Job description

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP35000 per annum + depending on experience

CNC Miller
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience
4 days per week - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 4.30pm

An aerospace engineeringcompany 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 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 production experience with a strong understanding of aerospace quality standards is essential
• Strong programming, setting and operating skills onCNC Mills is required
• Setting and operating fixed head or sliding head machinery knowledge 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.