CNC Miller Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Rugby is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a specialist engineering business. You will program, set and operate CNC milling machinery, producing high-precision components from detailed drawings and customer specifications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in CNC milling, strong programming and setting skills, experience with Fanuc controls, Mill+ and 4-axis machining. The role is a permanent, day-shift position offering a salary of £36,000–£39,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in CNC milling.
• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience.
• Proven experience writing and editing CNC programmes.
• Good knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Experience using Mill+.
• Previous experience with 4-axis machining.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining processes.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes
• Working confidently with G-code based controls
• Programming directly at the machine where required
• Working with Fanuc controls and Mill+
• Programming and machining 4-axis components
• Setting and running jobs through from initial setup to completion
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining strategies
• Producing components to tight tolerances and specified quality standards
• Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks
• Identifying and resolving machining or programming issues
• Making programme adjustments to optimise machining processes
• Working independently and taking ownership of assigned work

Skills

CNC milling

CNC programming

G-code

4-axis machining

Fanuc controls

Mill+

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mill+

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer

Location: Rugby

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Day Shift

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a specialist engineering business based in Rugby.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist with strong programming capability who is looking to join a technically focused manufacturing environment where precision, quality and engineering expertise are highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery, producing high-precision components from detailed engineering drawings and customer specifications.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes
• Working confidently with G-code based controls
• Programming directly at the machine where required
• Working with Fanuc controls and Mill+
• Programming and machining 4-axis components
• Setting and running jobs through from initial setup to completion
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining strategies
• Producing components to tight tolerances and specified quality standards
• Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks
• Identifying and resolving machining or programming issues
• Making programme adjustments to optimise machining processes
• Working independently and taking ownership of assigned work

About You

We're looking for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer with a strong background in precision machining and CNC programming.

Ideally, you will have:

• 10+ years' experience in CNC milling
• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience
• Proven experience writing and editing CNC programmes
• Good knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Experience using Mill+
• Previous experience with 4-axis machining
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining processes
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a technically driven and well-established engineering business where your programming and machining expertise will be valued.

You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-precision components within a skilled manufacturing environment, with scope to further develop your technical capabilities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 DOE