CNC Miller — 3-5 Axis Setter-Operator (Aerospace Precision)

Kingston Barnes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Simply Health cash plan after 6 months

Death in Service benefit 2x salary

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee referral programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Miller – Setter-Operator to join our Bristol-based manufacturing team. You will set and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills to produce high-precision aerospace components in line with drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities include setting offsets, tooling, fixtures, and using probes, reading drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy, and maintaining production records. Competitive shifts and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CNC Miller / Setter-Operator.
• Experience setting and operating 3, 4 and/or 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience setting tools, offsets, workpieces and fixtures.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, plug gauges).
• Ability to produce components to drawing tolerances and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines using Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls.
• Setting work offsets, tooling, fixtures and workpieces, including probes and manual methods.
• Producing complex components accurately and efficiently to drawing tolerances and customer requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and production documentation.
• Monitoring machining processes and making adjustments to tooling and machine settings as required.
• Using inspection and measuring equipment to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Meeting planned production times, quality requirements and delivery schedules.
• Identifying and resolving machining and quality issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement, 5S and a safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors and engineers.
• Maintaining accurate production records and following procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Probing equipment

Inspection instruments

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Miller – Setter-Operator to join our Bristol-based manufacturing team. You will set and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills to produce high-precision aerospace components in line with drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities include setting offsets, tooling, fixtures, and using probes, reading drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy, and maintaining production records. Competitive shifts and benefits offered.