CNC Miller and Programmer

TipTopJob; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting for a permanent CNC Miller programmer based in Nottingham. You will join a busy, quality-driven precision engineering environment producing high-precision components for multiple industries.

The role requires reading drawings, programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with rotating morning/afternoon shifts. Key duties include selecting tooling, performing tool changes, inspecting parts with precision gauges and driving improvements to reduce cycle times

Qualifications

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Create, edit and optimize CNC programmes to improve machining efficiency.
• Manufacture one off and batch components from engineering drawings.
• Select the correct tooling, fixtures and workholding for each job.
• Carry out tool changes and make machine offsets where required.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Complete first off inspections and ensure components meet quality standards.
• Identify process improvements to reduce cycle times and increase productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Haas controls

Hurco

Mazak

Fanuc

Matsuura

Job description

Location : Nottingham

Job type : Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week, rotating morning and afternoon shifts

Pay: A GBP 38,532 per annum / A GBP 19 per hour

Are you an experie3nced Miller with programming skills looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well established precision engineering manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, machinery and capabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, quality driven environment where you will be involved in producing high precision components for a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines
• Create, edit and optimize CNC programmes to improve machining efficiency
• Manufacture one off and batch components from engineering drawings
• Select the correct tooling, fixtures and workholding for each job
• Carry out tool changes and make machine offsets where required
• Inspect finished components ysing a range of measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges
• Complete first off inspections and ensure components meet quality standards
• Identify process improvements to reduce cycle times and increase productivity
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment

About You

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality:focus approach
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently

Experience with CAD/CAM software and machine controls such as Haas, Hurco, Mazak, Fanuc or Matsuura would be highly advantegous, as would an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.

Closing date is 8 th September 2026