CNC Miller – 4/5-Axis Programmer & Setter (4-day Week)

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance scheme

Monthly team bonus

Ongoing training and skillsdevelopment

Modern 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machinery

Clean, modern environment

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator in Huddersfield. You will program, set up and run 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines, working with Heidenhain, ISO and Fanuc controls to produce precision components.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling and workholding, and carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks while contributing to continuous improvement in a modern, well-equipped shop.

Qualifications

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with 4-axis and/or 5-axis CNC machining.
• Good working knowledge of Heidenhain, ISO and/or Fanuc controls.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Experience machining precision components within a subcontract engineering environment.
• Competent using measuring equipment and carrying out dimensional inspections.
• An understanding of tooling selection, work-holding and machining processes.
• Ideally, experience with offline programming and CAD/CAM software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Someone who takes pride in producing quality work and maintaining high manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Working with Heidenhain, ISO and Fanuc control systems.
• Producing and editing CNC programmes both offline and at the machine.
• Machining precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and tooling sheets.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, work-holding arrangements and machining strategies.
• Setting up machines and ensuring efficient production processes.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process dimensional checks.
• Using a range of precision measuring equipment to verify component quality.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining processes, cycle times and production efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate production records and completing relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Working closely with colleagues across production and quality to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

CNC milling

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

ISO controls

reading drawings

dimensional inspection

tooling selection

workholding

CAD/CAM software

offline programming

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator in Huddersfield. You will program, set up and run 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines, working with Heidenhain, ISO and Fanuc controls to produce precision components.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling and workholding, and carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks while contributing to continuous improvement in a modern, well-equipped shop.