CNC Miller Programmer

Major Newton Aycliffe; Wilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, stable position

39-hour working week

Mon-Fri 08:00–16:00 with flexibility

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A Nottingham-based precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join their team on a permanent basis. This hands-on role involves programming, setting up machines, and delivering precision components to exacting standards.

You will read engineering drawings, create and edit CNC programmes, select tooling, and carry out precision inspections. The role offers a £30,000–£35,000 salary, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 08:00–16:00 shifts and occasional

Qualifications

• At least one year of CNC Miller experience with reading drawings.
• At least one year CNC milling programming experience.
• Experience selecting tooling, fixtures, workholding, and offsets.
• Experience with precision inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges and height gauges.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set, and operate CNC milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.
• Create, edit, and optimise CNC programmes.
• Select tooling, fixtures, workholding, and tool offsets.
• Carry out precision inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Identify opportunities for Lean Manufacturing and process improvement.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC milling programming

Machine setup

Lean manufacturing

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

Hurco

Haas

Mazak

Fanuc

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer

Nottingham (Ruddington)

A precision manufacturing business based in Nottingham is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is a hands‑on role combining programming expertise with machine operation, where you'll take responsibility for creating and optimising CNC programmes, setting up machines, and delivering precision‑engineered components to exacting standards.

The position offers £30,000 to £35,000 per annum (up to £19 per hour), working a 39‑hour week, Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon shift flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set, and operate CNC milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.
• Create, edit, and optimise CNC programmes.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, workholding, and tool offsets.
• Carry out precision inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process optimisation.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and housekeeping.

Benefits

• £30,000–£35,000 per annum / up to £19 per hour
• Permanent, stable position
• 39‑hour working week
• Monday–Friday, typically 08:00–16:00, with flexibility
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on‑site parking
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum one year's experience as a CNC Miller, with proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• At least one year of CNC milling programming experience, including creating, editing, and optimising programmes.
• Hands‑on experience with tooling selection, fixtures, workholding, and tool offsets.
• Competence in precision inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD/CAM programming experience or formal training in CNC programming software.
• Familiarity with Hurco, Haas, Mazak, Fanuc, or equivalent machine controls.
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or mechanical engineering