CNC Miller

Nuclearinst; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Paid sick pay

Health support

Job summary

Nuclearinst in West Drayton is seeking a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter (3-Axis Hurco) to lead the production of high-precision, one-off prototypes and short-batch components.

You will program, set, and operate 3-axis Hurco mills, inspect parts to tight tolerances per AS9100, and work with the team to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency. Days shift, £22–£24 per hour with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller Programmer and Setter on Hurco controls.
• Experience in AS9100 or ISO9001 environments.
• Apprentice trained or Time-Served with NVQ/City & Guilds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate 3-axis Hurco milling machines using WinMax/Hurco controls.
• Manufacture low-volume, complex components to tight tolerances.
• Self-inspect your work to uphold AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
• Collaborate with the team to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency.

Skills

Hurco controls

3-axis milling

AS9100 environment

NVQ/City & Guilds

Apprentice trained

Tools

Hurco VM/VMX

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer / Setter (3-Axis Hurco)

• Pay Rate: £22.00 – £24.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)
• Location: West Drayton, Greater London
• Shift: Days only (Monday to Friday)
• Earnings: High overtime potential + Comprehensive benefits package

CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter - The Opportunity

Join a premier, fast-growing Precision Engineering specialist. We deliver ultra-precise, mission-critical components to high-compliance sectors, including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and Medical. Due to continuous investment in technology and an expanding order book, we are seeking a skilled CNC Miller to join our elite workshop.

CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter - The Role

As a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter, you will lead the production of high-value, one-off prototypes and short-batch components. You will take projects from engineering drawings through to finished, high-tolerance parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, Set, and Operate: Work independently on 3-axis Hurco Milling machines using WinMax/Hurco controls.
• Precision Machining: Manufacture low-volume, complex components to exceptionally tight engineering tolerances.
• Quality Assurance: Self-inspect your work to uphold rigid AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with the team to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Expertise: Proven background as a CNC Miller Programmer and Setter.
• Control Proficiency: Direct, hands-on experience programming with Hurco controls is essential.
• Industry Standards: A strong track record of working within AS9100 or ISO9001 certified environments.
• Qualifications: Ideally Apprentice Trained, Time-Served, or holding equivalent NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications.
• Machine Familiarity: Experience with Hurco VM and VMX series (e.g., VM10, VM10i, VMX30, VMX42, VMX42T, VM1, BMC 2416) is highly advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay: £22.00 – £24.00 per hour.
• Overtime: Readily available at enhanced rates to maximize your take-home pay.
• Generous Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Company pension scheme and life insurance policy.
• Health Support: Paid sick pay scheme.
• Work Environment: Clean, modern, well-invested engineering facility with a supportive team culture