CNC Miller / Offline Programmer

Optical Precision; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and overtime

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Optical Precision in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced 3-Axis CNC Machinist with Heidenhain control preferred. You will set, operate and program CNC mills, working closely with the Engineering Manager to balance workloads and drive productivity.

This hands-on leadership role also involves mentoring junior team members, refining machining methods, and implementing tooling improvements to cut cycle times and boost efficiency while maintaining high quality and shop standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced 3-axis CNC machinist with Heidenhain control preferred and CADCAM/Offline programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme 3-axis CNC milling machines, including CADCAM programming.
• Coordinate workloads with Engineering Manager and assist with production scheduling.
• Mentor and develop younger members of the machining team.
• Identify and implement improvements to machining methods, programming strategies, tooling and fixtures.
• Improve departmental systems, procedures, and working practices for consistency and efficiency.
• Monitor machine utilisation and production performance to optimise capacity.
• Promote high standards of quality and housekeeping in the department.

Skills

3-Axis CNC Milling

Heidenhain Control

CADCAM

Offline Programming

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Tools

CADCAM software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive 3-Axis CNC Machinist (Heidenhain Control Preferred) with Offline / CADCAM experience to join our engineering team.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the 3-axis machining department, developing the skills of younger members of staff and driving continuous improvements in machining techniques, programming methods, tooling, and overall productivity.

This is a hands-on working leadership role, with the successful candidate expected to actively set, operate, and programme CNC machines alongside their team leadership and departmental responsibilities.

CNC Miller / CADCAM / Offline Programmer - Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme 3-axis CNC milling machines, including CADCAM programming when required.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to coordinate workloads, assist with production scheduling, and prioritise jobs to meet delivery requirements.
• Support, mentor and develop younger members of the machining team, sharing knowledge and improving technical skills.
• Identify and implement improvements to machining methods, programming strategies, tooling, and work holding to increase productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Develop improved fixtures and tooling solutions, recording photographs, and documenting proven set‑ups for future reference.
• Improve departmental systems, procedures, and working practices to achieve greater consistency, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Proactively identify manufacturing issues and bring forward practical solutions and improvement ideas.
• Help monitor machine utilisation, workflow, and production performance, identifying opportunities to make better use of available capacity.
• Promote high standards of quality, housekeeping, and organisation throughout the 3-axis department.

CNC Miller / CADCAM / Offline Programmer - Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

• Lots of Benefits and Overtime
• Days / Early finish on Fridays