CNC Miller

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Regular overtime

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discount programme

Referral bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Career progression onto 5-Axis Mill/‑T

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking experienced CNC Millers for a permanent, full-time role in Middlesbrough. The position involves setting, programming and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components in a modern engineering environment.

Ideal candidates have a time-served apprenticeship, experience with CNC milling and the ability to read drawings, plus strong measurement and problem-solving skills. Ongoing training and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines, vertical borers or horizontal borers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to shift working.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and company procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Program machines and prepare jaws, parallels, jigs and fixtures for production runs.
• Produce first-off components and support prove-out activities alongside Production Engineering.
• Run production batches in line with standard operating procedures and routing instructions.
• Machine a range of materials including alloy steels, nickel-based alloys, super alloys, stainless steels and duplex alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings using both metric and imperial measurements.
• Carry out in-process inspections using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control, Inspection and Maintenance departments.
• Utilise computer systems to load programs and record production activities.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all quality, health and safety, and environmental procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

CNC milling experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measuring equipment

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc control systems

Job description

CNC Miller

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + overtime available
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, working shift patterns

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced CNC Millers to join a growing manufacturing operation based in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern engineering environment producing high-precision components for the Aerospace, Defence, Energy and Chemical sectors. The successful candidates will benefit from ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and company procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Program machines and prepare jaws, parallels, jigs and fixtures for production runs.
• Produce first-off components and support prove-out activities alongside Production Engineering.
• Run production batches in line with standard operating procedures and routing instructions.
• Machine a range of materials including alloy steels, nickel-based alloys, super alloys, stainless steels and duplex alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings using both metric and imperial measurements.
• Carry out in-process inspections using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control, Inspection and Maintenance departments.
• Utilise computer systems to load programs and record production activities.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all quality, health and safety, and environmental procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

The Candidate

Essential Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines, vertical borers or horizontal borers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to shift working.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using Fanuc control systems.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Chemical or Precision Engineering sectors.
• Experience with live tooling.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Regular overtime opportunities available during weekdays and weekends.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee discount programme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, including development onto advanced 5-Axis Mill/Turn machinery.

Cost code: S96

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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