CNC Miller Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Training & development

Flexible daytime hours

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Derby are recruiting an experienced CNC Miller to program, set and operate CNC milling machines from engineering drawings through to finished components, including one-offs and small batches.

The role requires accuracy with tight tolerances, familiarity with Edgecam CAD/CAM, and experience with Heidenhain and/or Haas controls, plus commitment to safe, efficient production under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience using Edgecam CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Haas controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience producing high-precision machined components.

Responsibilities

• Programming CNC milling machines using Edgecam CAD/CAM software
• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with Heidenhain or Haas control systems
• Producing components from raw material through to finished part
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection using measuring equipment
• Performing routine machine maintenance and daily machine checks
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Tools

Edgecam

Heidenhain

Haas controls

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

Location: Derby

Commutable from: Derby, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Ripley, Belper, Ashbourne

Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours

• Monday to Friday - Day Shift
• Flexible working hours available
• Regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x standard rate

About the Company

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Derby, specialising in the production of high-quality precision machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller to join their skilled machining team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller who is confident programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines from engineering drawings through to finished components.

The successful candidate will be capable of producing one-off and small batch precision components to tight tolerances whilst maintaining high quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Programming CNC milling machines using Edgecam CAD/CAM software
• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with Heidenhain or Haas control systems
• Producing components from raw material through to finished part
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection using measuring equipment
• Performing routine machine maintenance and daily machine checks
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Experience using Edgecam CAD/CAM software
• Good knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Haas controls
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience producing high-precision machined components
• Confident using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

Benefits

• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Flexible daytime working hours, Monday to Friday
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing precision engineering business