CNC Miller Programmer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Coventry is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a precision engineering business that specialises in close-tolerance components for automotive, motorsport, defence and oil & gas. This permanent day-shift role involves programming, setting and operating Fanuc 5-axis CNC milling machines.

You will work from drawings and CAD models, create and edit programmes, use HyperMILL offline, select tooling and feeds, and perform first-off

Qualifications

• 5-axis milling experience with CNC programming and setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with inspection/measurement to tight tolerances.
• Meticulous attention to detail and able to own jobs from start to finish.
• Experience working independently in a shop floor environment.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Work predominantly on Fanuc machining centres.
• Create and edit CNC programmes.
• Use HyperMILL for offline programming.
• Read from drawings, CAD models and specifications to produce components.
• Select tooling, speeds and feeds and set tools/work offsets.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Produce prototype and small-batch precision parts.
• Make programme adjustments and optimise machining processes.
• Maintain high quality and accuracy and work with the engineering team to meet deadlines.

Skills

5-axis milling

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection and measurement

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Fanuc machining centres

HyperMILL

Doosan machines

Offline CAD/CAM

Job description

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am / 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am/12:00pm

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with an established precision engineering business based in Coventry, specialising in the manufacture of close-tolerance components and tooling for a range of demanding industries including automotive, motorsport, defence and oil & gas.

They are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join their team on a permanent day-shift basis.

This is a hands-on programming, setting and operating role, with the majority of the work being carried out on Fanuc CNC machining centres, alongside a small number of Doosan machines.

The company undertakes a mixture of 5-axis machining, producing precision components from one-offs and prototypes through to production work.

The Role

As a CNC Miller Programmer, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, taking work from drawing through to finished component.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Programming, setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Working predominantly on Fanuc machining centres.
• Creating and editing CNC programmes.
• Using HyperMILL for offline programming.
• Working from engineering drawings, CAD models and specifications.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Setting tools, work offsets and machine parameters.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Producing one-off, prototype and small-batch precision components.
• Making programme adjustments and optimising machining processes.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced CNC Miller Programmer / Setter Operator with a strong background in CNC milling and offline programming.

You should have:

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Fanuc machining centres.
• Experience of 5-axis milling.
• Experience using an offline CAD/CAM system.
• Knowledge of HyperMILL would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with Doosan machines would be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of tooling, cutting conditions and machining processes.
• Experience producing close-tolerance components.
• Good inspection and measurement skills.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs from start to finish.

Why Apply?

• Day-shift working hours
• Predominantly Fanuc CNC machining
• 5-axis work
• Opportunity to work on varied precision engineering projects
• Established Coventry-based engineering business
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced programmer/setter looking for a long-term position