CNC Miller

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a CNC Miller (Setter/Operator) for a precision engineering manufacturer in Essex. The role involves setting and operating CNC milling machines for low-batch production of aerospace-grade components, where quality and accuracy are critical. The ideal candidate will have experience with Hurco, Mazak, and Fanuc controls, and possess self-inspection skills using handheld metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller (Setter/Operator).
• Strong experience with Hurco, Mazak, and/or Fanuc controls.
• Confident working on low-volume, high-value aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Producing components to tight aerospace-level tolerances.
• Managing your own workflow on small-batch and prototype jobs.

Skills

CNC setting and operating

Experience with Hurco controls

Experience with Mazak controls

Experience with Fanuc controls

Self-inspection skills

Job description

CNC Miller (Setter/Operator)

Location: Wickford, Essex

Rate: Weekly pay – Up to £20ph

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00–16:30 / Friday, 8:00–15:30

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x basic

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a specialist precision engineering manufacturer in Essex who produce complex components for aerospace and other high‑spec sectors. Due to continued demand, they’re looking for a CNC Miller with solid setting and operating experience to join their dayshift team.

This is not a production line role — you’ll be working on low‑batch work (typically 1–25 off), where quality, accuracy, and attention to detail are everything.

CNC Miller Duties:

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with Hurco, Mazak, and Fanuc controls
• Editing datums and offsets as required
• Producing components to tight aerospace‑level tolerances
• Managing your own workflow on small‑batch and prototype‑style jobs
• Carrying out your own self‑inspection using handheld metrology tools

CNC Miller Profile:

• A proven CNC Miller (Setter/Operator)
• Strong experience with Hurco, Mazak and/or Fanuc controls
• Confident working on low‑volume, high‑value aerospace‑grade components
• Ability to self‑inspect (verniers, micrometers, gauges etc.)
• Someone who enjoys variety — not high‑volume production

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