CNC Miller & Programmer

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WLR Precision Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Miller & Programmer to join our manufacturing team in the East Midlands. The role covers programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components to high standards, while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Key duties include creating and optimising CNC programmes, producing first-off parts to drawings, and improving cycle times.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimise CNC milling programmes using CAD/CAM software and machine controls.
• Produce first-off components to drawing specifications.
• Modify and improve existing programmes to reduce cycle times.
• Maintain programme documentation and backups.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines; select tooling, fixtures and workholding.
• Carry out tool changes and offsets.
• Inspect components using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Report any non-conformances immediately.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality; support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures; wear PPE; maintain housekeeping and routine machine maintenance.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

Machine controls

Job description

WLR Precision Engineering is seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Miller & Programmer to join our growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture precision engineered components to the highest quality standards while maintaining safety, quality and efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgramming

• Create, edit and optimise CNC milling programmes using CAD/CAM software and machine controls.
• Produce first-off components to drawing specifications.
• Modify and improve existing programmes to reduce cycle times.
• Maintain programme documentation and backups.

Setting & Operating

• Set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Select suitable tooling, fixtures and workholding.
• Produce one-off and batch components to engineering drawings.
• Carry out tool changes and offsets.

Quality

• Inspect components using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Complete first-off inspections.
• Report any non-conformances immediately.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and routine machine maintenance.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Previous experience as a CNC Miller.
• Experience programming CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.