CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

Omega; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Overtime pay at 1.3x weekdays and 1.5x

Ongoing training and development

Friendly family company

Job summary

Omega in North Bristol is seeking a time-served CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator to program, set and run CNC Mills using Heidenhain controls. You will read drawings, set tooling, and ensure components meet strict aerospace standards.

The role offers a strong team environment, ongoing training, and a pathway to develop within a long-established family company that values its people.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a small team.
• Experience in aerospace tool making advantageous.
• Engineering apprenticeship as a tool maker or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings to machine parts to customer specifications.
• Report breakdowns and faults to management.
• Support improvement activities to meet objectives.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping in the workplace.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Assist tooling buy-off and trials.
• Self-inspect own work using precision inspection tools.
• Assist in assembling, fitting and repairing tools.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / tool maker

Job description

Job Title: CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

Shift: Day shift Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm

Location: North Bristol

A great role with a fast-growing, established precision engineering business based in North Bristol. They are looking for a time-served CNC Miller to program, set and operate CNC Mills using Heidenhain controls.

Key Responsibilities – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

• They will be required to accurately read and interpret technical drawings to correctly machine a variety of materials to customer specific processes and requirements, perform appropriate duties as assigned by management, maintain a safe and clean workspace and follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Report breakdowns, equipment faults and concerns to Management
• Be actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives
• Ensure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reported
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Support the engineering team with quotations if required
• Assist in tooling buy off and trials
• Ability to self-inspect own work using precision inspection tools and devices
• Assembling, fitting, and repairing tools

Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a small team
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
• Previous experience within the aerospace tool making industry advantageous
• Engineering apprenticeship as a tool maker or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years previous experience working in a tool making/engineering environment
• Experience working with an MRP system and following standard operating procedures / work order instructions
• The successful candidates will have the opportunity to become part of our strong team and enjoy the benefits of working in a friendly atmosphere for a long-established family company who care and support their employees and have a track record for training and developing staff.

What we can offer – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

• 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.3 weekdays and 1.5 weekends
• A supportive, inclusive environment
• Ongoing training and development

Candidates who are currently a CNC Machinist, Production Engineer, Toolmaker or CNC Setter may be suitable for this position