CNC Miller & Programmer (5-Axis) – Heidenhain Expert

Planet Recruitment; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator for a permanent role in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The candidate will program, set and operate CNC milling machines, including 3, 4 and 5-axis operations with Heidenhain controls.

The position involves reading drawings, setting tooling, and maintaining tight tolerances on large components. The role suits a skilled CNC professional with 5+ years in CNC machining, able to work independently and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Experience with 5-axis milling.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters.
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality.
• Completing quality documentation and reports.
• Supporting and training other team members when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Programming

Setting

Operating

Heidenhain

5-axis milling

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Fanuc

Job description

Planet Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator for a permanent role in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The candidate will program, set and operate CNC milling machines, including 3, 4 and 5-axis operations with Heidenhain controls.

The position involves reading drawings, setting tooling, and maintaining tight tolerances on large components. The role suits a skilled CNC professional with 5+ years in CNC machining, able to work independently and contribute to continuous