CNC Miller

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Holiday entitlement

Varied work

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. is seeking an experienced CNC Miller who can program, set and operate from drawings through to finished components. The role spans a varied mix of small batches, one-offs and bespoke work in a flexible subcontract environment.

You will program using CAM software, select tooling and workholding, and prove out programs on multiple machines, including large-capacity units. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller.
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience.
• Experience programming using CAM software.
• Ideally experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding and machining processes.
• Experience working within a sub-contract engineering environment.
• Ability to work on both one-off and small-batch components.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Take a job from drawing and programming through to finished component.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery from start to finish.
• Working from engineering drawings to produce accurate components.
• Programming using CAM software.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies.
• Setting machines and proving out programmes.
• Producing small batches, one-offs and bespoke components.
• Working on a wide variety of component sizes and materials.
• Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawings and customer specs.
• Taking ownership of jobs from programming through to completion.
• Working with both standard-sized components and large-scale machining projects.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming

Setting

Operating

CAM Software

Engineering Drawings

Tooling & Workholding

Sub-contract experience

One-off & small-batch

Tools

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator
Shift: 4 on 4 off (07:3018:00) OR MondayFriday
Overtime: Paid at Time & Half

Contek Recruitment are representing an established and versatile sub-contract engineering business with around 30 employees, manufacturing a wide variety of components and fabrications for customers across multiple industries.

This is a genuinely varied machining environment where no two days are the same. The business specialises in small batch production, one-off components and larger bespoke work, rather than repetitive high-volume production.

We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller who can programme, set and operate. This is not a role for someone who only wants to set or operate machines you will need to be confident programming jobs from drawings through to completed components.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery from start to finish
• Working from engineering drawings to produce accurate components
• Programming using OneCNC CAM (Or other similar packages)
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies
• Setting machines and proving out programmes
• Producing small batches, one-offs and bespoke components
• Working on a wide variety of component sizes and materials
• Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawing and customer specifications
• Working within a flexible sub-contract environment where priorities and jobs can change regularly
• Taking ownership of jobs from programming through to completion
• Working with both standard-sized components and large-scale machining projects

CNC Machinery

The machine shop includes a varied range of CNC milling equipment, including:

• 5m Soraluce travelling column machine 3+2 machining
• 3m Ibarmia ZVH 45 travelling column machine
• XYZ 1020HD
• Doosan 3-axis
• Siemens and Heidenhain CNC controls

All machines are programmed using OneCNC CAM, with individual programming licences available for each machine.

About You

We are looking for a genuinely skilled CNC Miller with strong machining experience and the ability to work independently.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience
• Experience programming using CAM software
• Ideally experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding and machining processes
• Experience working within a sub-contract engineering environment
• The ability to confidently work on both one-off and small-batch components
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to take a job from drawing and programming through to finished component

Experience working on large travelling-column or large-capacity milling machines would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong general CNC milling and programming experience will also be considered.

Working Hours & Benefits

- Choice of 4 on 4 off shift pattern (07:3018:00), providing weekend coverage, or a standard MondayFriday day shift

- 40 hours paid per week

- Overtime available and paid at Time & Half

- 22.5 days annual holiday

- Varied machining environment with no repetitive mass production

- Opportunity to work on both small and large-scale engineering projects

The Environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller who enjoys variety and technical challenge rather than producing the same component day after day.

With a team of around 30 people and a broad customer base across multiple sectors, the company offers the chance to work on everything from small precision components through to large fabricated and machined fabrications.

If you're a CNC Miller who can program, set and operate and are looking for a role where your skills will genuinely be utilised, we'd like to hear from you.