Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator

James Kirby Associates Ltd; Whittle-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CADCAM training

Job summary

James Kirby Associates Ltd is seeking a CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator for a permanent role with a 4-day week. The position involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

Training on Heidenhain, Fanuc and OneCNC CAD/CAM is available to suitable candidates. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD/CAM programming experience and a proven ability to work independently from engineering drawings, with a focus on tooling,

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller required.
• Competent CNC milling programming skills.
• CAD/CAM programming experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC milling machines.
• Prepare precision components from drawings.
• Create and edit CNC programs.
• Set tooling, workholding and machining parameters.
• Perform first-off checks against specifications.
• Work to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.
• Identify and resolve machining or programming issues.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout production.

Skills

CNC milling programming

CNC setting & operation

CAD/CAM programming

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Heidenhain

Fanuc

OneCNC CAD/CAM

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

£17.00-£18.00 per hour (DOE)

4-Day Working Week - Monday to Thursday
Friday Off | Permanent

This is a permanent position offering a 4-day working week, with every Friday off. The company is flexible on controls experience. Ideally, you will have experience programming CNC milling machines using Heidenhain, although experienced programmers from other control systems, including Fanuc, will also be considered and training can be provided.
Candidates with strong CAD/CAM programming experience will also be advantagoues. All CADCAM software experience welcome crossover training can be provided.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Producing precision components from engineering drawings
• Creating and editing CNC programs
• Setting tooling, workholding and machining parameters
• Carrying out first-off checks and ensuring components meet specification
• Working accurately to engineering drawings and tight tolerances
• Identifying and resolving machining or programming issues
• Maintaining high standards of quality throughout production

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a CNC Miller
• Must be able to competently program CNC milling machines
• Heidenhain programming experience would be highly advantageous
• Fanuc or other CNC programming experience will also be considered
• Alternatively, candidates with strong CAD/CAM programming experience will be considered
• Ability to set and operate CNC milling machines
• Confident working independently from engineering drawings
• Good understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining processes
• Strong attention to detail

Heidenhain experience is advantageous however- if you are already a competent CNC programmer, training can be provided on the company's controls and OneCNC CAD/CAM system.

Hours & Package

• £17.00-£18.00 per hour
• 4-day working week
• Monday to Thursday, 7:15am - 4:45pm
• Every Friday off
• Permanent position
• CADCAM training