CNC Miller Setter

www.sammons.co.uk; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons is seeking a skilled CNC Miller Setter in Eastbourne to operate and set CNC milling machines, program adjustments, and inspect precision components. The role involves working with Mazak and Doosan machinery, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances within a busy engineering team.

The successful candidate will have strong machining background, experience with precision parts, and pride in accurate workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tooling
• Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision engineered components
• Work with Mazak and/or Doosan machinery to produce parts to specification
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Carry out inspections and quality checks
• Make program adjustments and offsets where required
• Ensure components meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Minimise machine downtime and maximise productivity
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Maintain machinery and work areas to high housekeeping standards

Skills

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Education

Engineering/machining qualifications (desired)

Tools

Mazak

Doosan

Job description

• Job Title: CNC Miller Setter
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Job Base: Office based
• Reference: V-136833
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 17/09/2026 16:49

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CNC Miller to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating manual machines, performing CNC setting and programming, machine grinding, and part inspection. The role involves working on precision parts, assisting with system assembly, and supporting site visits when necessary. The role would suit someone with a strong machining background who takes pride in producing accurate work and enjoys working as part of a skilled engineering team.

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Eastbourne

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Eastbourne
• Salary: Competitive, DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision engineered components
• Work with Mazak and/or Doosan machinery to produce parts to specification
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Carry out inspections and quality checks
• Make program adjustments and offsets where required
• Ensure components meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Minimise machine downtime and maximise productivity
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Maintain machinery and work areas to high housekeeping standards

Skills, Experience & Training Requirements

• Experience as a CNC Miller
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tooling
• Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment

• Experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Relevant engineering or machining qualifications (desired)