CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter Operator

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

CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: 20.00 - 23.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering business based in Abingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional with strong Heidenhain experience and a background in 3, 4 and 5-axis milling. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.

Key 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 members of the team where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls
• Experience with 5-axis milling
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within CNC machining
• Experience machining large components, up to approximately 2.5 metres
• Ability to work to tight tolerances
• Confident reading engineering drawings
• Good understanding of inspection and measurement equipment
• Experience with Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak machines would be advantageous
• Fanuc experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering background preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently

The Company:

The business operates within specialist industries including medical, semiconductor, nuclear and scientific engineering. The workshop is professional, well organised and equipped with modern CNC machinery, laser technology and CMM inspection equipment.

You will be joining a supportive team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are highly valued.

If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking for a new opportunity in the Abingdon area, we would be keen to hear from you.

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