CNC Miller / Setter / Operator

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern, air-conditioned facility

Busy workload

Family-run business culture

Strong staff retention

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Miller/Setter/Operator for a permanent role in Hemel Hempstead. The candidate will operate HAAS milling machines, work on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills, and edit programs at the machine while maintaining tight tolerances in a precision engineering setting.

The role offers a stable environment in a family-run business with modern, air-conditioned facilities, substantial overtime, and long-term staff retention.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller / Setter / Operator in precision engineering.
• HAAS controls experience advantageous.
• Experience across 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining preferred.
• Programming experience with Hypermill or CAM software beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating HAAS CNC Milling machines.
• Working across 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills.
• Editing programmes at the machine when required.
• Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances.
• Working from engineering drawings.
• Maintaining high quality standards across all work produced.
• Supporting production requirements in a busy machining environment.

Skills

CNC Milling

HAAS controls

5-axis machining

Hypermill

Program editing

Tools

HAAS CNC Machines

Hypermill CAM

Job description

Job Description

Job Profile for CNC Miller 46816

CNC Miller / Setter / Operator

Hemel Hempstead Permanent Position

An established and highly respected precision engineering business based in Hemel Hempstead is currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / Setter / Operator to join their growing team.

The company has been operating successfully for over 26 years and specialises in high-precision machining work, predominantly supplying the motorsport, Formula 1, and gearbox sectors. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are looking to strengthen their machining team within their modern, air-conditioned facility.

This is a family-run business operated by two brothers, offering a stable and friendly working environment with excellent staff retention - several employees have been with the company for many years.

The Role

• Setting and operating HAAS CNC Milling machines
• Working across 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills
• Editing programmes at the machine when required
• Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances
• Working from engineering drawings
• Maintaining high quality standards across all work produced
• Supporting production requirements across a busy machining environment The company currently operates:
• 3 x HAAS 5-axis CNC Mills
• 2 x HAAS 3 & 4-axis CNC Mills

Hypermill programming software
Offline programming support is in place, allowing machinists to focus primarily on setting and operating duties. However, candidates with programming experience will also be considered.

Industries Worked In

• Motorsport
• Formula 1
• Gearbox Manufacturing
• Precision Engineering

Working Hours Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 16:00

Standard hours: 39 per week

Overtime paid at time and a half (x1.5)

Regular overtime opportunities available

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 basic salary

Dependent on experience and skill level

Overtime available in addition to basic earnings

Company Benefits & Environment

• Modern, air-conditioned facility
• Busy and secure workload
• Family-run business with excellent culture
• Strong staff retention and long-term stability
• Plenty of overtime available
• Two sites operating from the same location

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience as a CNC Miller / Setter / Operator within a precision engineering environment and be confident setting and operating CNC milling machines.

Experience of HAAS controls would be advantageous, along with exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.

Programming experience using Hypermill or similar CAM software would be beneficial but is not essential, as the company is primarily seeking a skilled setter/operator. Candidates with full programming capabilities will also be considered.

Experience within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, Formula 1, or other high-precision engineering sectors would be advantageous.