CNC Miller 7075

First Base Employment Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machinist in Nuneaton on a split double shift. You will work on tooling for composite components, including epoxy boards and carbon parts, and machine aluminum and steel to tight tolerances.

The role requires hands-on operation, reading drawings, and keeping speeds/feeds correct while maintaining safety and housekeeping. You will collaborate with the CNC Team Leader to meet production timings and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in CNC milling with Heidenhain or Mazatrol controllers.
• Strong understanding of machining technology and tolerances.
• Experience in bespoke manufacturing projects.
• Hands-on, time-served machinist.
• Reads and interprets drawings.

Responsibilities

• CNC machining of tooling for composite components and jigs/fixtures.
• Machining aluminium, steel and other metals to required specs.
• Set up components and fixtures, achieving consistent results.
• Maintain correct speeds/feeds and optimise operating practices.
• Meet program cycle times and work with left/right-hand parts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Support other tasks across the Nuneaton site.

Skills

CNC milling

Heidenhain controllers

Mazatrol controllers

Reading drawings

Tolerances

Team oriented

Deadline-driven

Job description

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist

Location: Nuneaton

Hours: Split Double Shift

• 6.00am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 11.00am Fridays
• 2:15pm to 22:45 Monday to Thursday, 10:45am to 15:45 Fridays

Salary: £39,375 – £43,312 incl shift premium

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Milling Machinist

• CNC machining of tooling for composite component manufacture, including Epoxy boards, Carbon composite parts, and jigs/fixtures.
• Machining Aluminium, Steel, and other metals for various components.
• Ensure correct speeds/feeds and optimal operating practices.
• Consistently meet program cycle times, including simultaneous operation of left/right-hand parts.
• Efficiently set up components using fixtures or plates.
• Accurately measure tooling/components using micrometers, verniers, etc.
• Maximise machine efficiency and provide feedback for process improvement.
• Work closely with the CNC Team Leader to ensure job timings are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Support other tasks across the Nuneaton site as required.

Key Skills of a CNC Milling Machinist

• Fully trained in CNC milling with Heidenhain, Siemensor Mazatrol controllers.
• Solid understanding of machining technology and working to tolerances.
• Experience in bespoke machining projects, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Time-served machinist with a hands-on, practical approach.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings (advantageous).
• Assertive, confident, and flexible with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines.