CNC Miller Operator

Optical Precision; Ditton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Bereavement leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Optical Precision is seeking a skilled CNC Miller Operator to join our production team in a full-time role. You will load and operate CNC machinery to manufacture precision components and ensure outputs meet strict tolerance levels and high quality standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, managing cutting tools, and maintaining daily machining records while meeting deadlines. Overtime is available with 1.5x base rate, and benefits include private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering blueprints and data.
• Provide standard precision tools (e.g., calipers, tape measure).

Responsibilities

• Load and operate CNC milling machinery from cut sheets.
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Monitor, maintain, and replace cutting tools from stock.
• Meet production deadlines and delivery schedules.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate daily machining records.

Skills

CNC Milling

Blueprint interpretation

Reading drawings

Tool management

Precision measurement

Tools

Vernier calipers

Tape measure

Job description

CNC Miller Operator

Salary: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Miller Operator to join our growing production team. In this role, you will load and operate CNC machinery to manufacture precision components, ensuring all outputs meet strict tolerance levels and high-quality standards.

CNC Miller Operator - Key Responsibilities

• Production: Execute manufacturing tasks using cut sheets provided by programmers.
• Drawings: Read, interpret, and work directly from technical engineering drawings.
• Tool Management: Monitor, maintain, and replace cutting tools from stock to ensure optimal performance.
• Efficiency: Manage daily workloads to meet strict production deadlines and customer delivery schedules.
• Maintenance: Perform routine machine care, including cleaning filters, maintaining chillers, and lubrication.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily machining records of all work completed.

CNC Miller Operator - Requirements & Experience

• Experience: Proven experience operating CNC milling machinery is essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to interpret engineering blueprints and technical data.
• Equipment: Candidates must provide standard professional precision tools (e.g., Vernier calipers, tape measure).

CNC Miller Operator - What We Offer (Benefits)

• Overtime: Generous overtime rates paid at 1.5x base rate.
• Health: Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Security: Company pension scheme.
• Support: Paid bereavement leave.
• Convenience: Free, secure on-site parking