CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter

Metaltech Precision Ltd; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health care

Dental care

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Metaltech Precision Ltd in Chard Town is seeking an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC milling operations, ensuring components are produced to the highest standards of quality.

Key responsibilities include programming and operating CNC machines, reading engineering drawings, and conducting quality checks. The company offers a competitive salary with ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming and toolpath optimisation.
• Proven experience within Aerospace, Oil & Gas, or Automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC milling machines using Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings for dimensional accuracy.
• Conduct quality checks using appropriate metrology equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Toolpath optimisation

Understanding of AS9100 standards

Tools

Mastercam

Edgecam

Fusion 360

Job description

Salary: Competitive,dependentonexperience

JobType: Full-Time,Permanent

AboutUs

We are a leading subcontract manufacturing company serving a wide range of industries

includingAerospace,Oil&Gas,Automotive,andotherprecisionengineeringsectors.

Operatingto AS9100-accreditedqualitystandards ,weworkwithadiverseselectionof

materialsanddeliverhigh-quality,precision-engineeredcomponentstoourcustomersacross

theUKandbeyond.

RoleOverview

Weareseekingan experiencedCNCMiller/Programmer/Setter tojoinourdynamic

team.ThesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveastrongbackgroundinCNCmillingoperations,

withtheabilitytoprogram,set,andoperatearangeofmachines,ensuringcomponentsare

producedtothehigheststandardsofqualityandaccuracy.

KeyResponsibilities

• Program,set,andoperateCNCmillingmachinesusing Fanuc,Heidenhain,and Siemenscontrols (experiencewith Mazatrol ishighlyadvantageous).
• Workon 3,4,and5-axismachiningcentres ,producingcomplex,high-precision components.
• Readandinterpretdetailedengineeringdrawings,ensuringdimensionalaccuracyand compliancewithcustomerrequirements.
• Machineawidevarietyofmaterials,including exoticalloysandhardmetals ,to tighttolerances.
• Conductqualitychecksusingappropriate metrologyandinspectionequipment , following AS9100 and first-offinspection procedures.
• Maintainproductionefficiencyandqualitythroughadherenceto 6S and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Collaboratewithproduction,engineering,andqualityteamstoresolvetechnicalor process-relatedissues.
• Workindependentlytomanageworkloadswhilecontributingeffectivelyaspartofa team.

KeySkills&Experience

• Minimum 5years’experience asaCNCMiller/Programmer/Setter.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming and toolpath optimisation.
• Provenexperiencewithin Aerospace,Oil&Gas,orAutomotive manufacturing environments.
• Excellentattentiontodetailandcommitmenttoprecision.
• Knowledgeof AS9100standards andqualityassuranceprocedures.
• Self-motivatedwithstrongproblem-solvingskills.
• Experiencewithofflineprogrammingsoftware(e.g.Mastercam,Edgecam,orFusion 360).
• Understandingofprocessimprovementinitiatives.
• Flexibleandadaptabletochangingpriorities.
• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing trainingandcareerdevelopment opportunities.
• Supportive team environment within a growing, quality-driven company.
• Pensionschemeandothercompanybenefitsincluding private healthanddental care .