CNC Miller Programmer/Setter

Recruit Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company in Leeds is seeking a skilled CNC Miller Programmer/Setter to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components. Candidates should have a strong background in CNC milling and confidence in working from technical drawings. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience, with options for permanent morning or back shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC milling background with programming and setting experience.
• Confidence working from technical drawings.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Performing in-process inspection to maintain quality standards.

Skills

CNC milling programming

Reading technical drawings

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

DMG machines

Siemens controls

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer/Setter

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience and shift)

Shifts: Permanent Mornings or Permanent Back Shift (4-day week on back shift)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We're supporting a long-established precision engineering business in Leeds as they look to add an experienced CNC Miller Programmer/Setter to their team. This is a stable, well-equipped machine shop with modern CNC machining centres and a strong order book, offering long-term progression and a choice of shifts to suit your lifestyle.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines (experience with DMG machines and/or Siemens controls is beneficial)


• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances


• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings


• Performing in-process inspection to maintain quality standards


• Working collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams


• Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area

What We're Looking For

• Strong CNC milling background with programming and setting experience


• Confidence working from technical drawings


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your machine

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