CNC Miller (5-Axis) – Heidenhain Programmer & Setter

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD is seeking a skilled CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator for a permanent role in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will program, set and operate CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls, including 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines, to produce high-precision components.

Applicants should have substantial experience in CNC machining (ideally 5+ years), with the ability to read engineering drawings, set tooling and inspect own work to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Experience with 5-axis milling.
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within CNC machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspect/measure own work.
• Experience with Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak machines would be advantageous.
• Fanuc experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering background preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters.
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality.
• Completing quality documentation and reports.
• Supporting and training other members of the team where required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Heidenhain controls

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

Inspection/measurement tools

Quality mindset

Independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship or relevant engineering background

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Fanuc

Job description

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD is seeking a skilled CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator for a permanent role in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will program, set and operate CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls, including 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines, to produce high-precision components.

Applicants should have substantial experience in CNC machining (ideally 5+ years), with the ability to read engineering drawings, set tooling and inspect own work to ensure