Cnc Miller Setter Operator

Billy Associates LTD; Penton Mewsey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Overtime available

Referral scheme

On-site parking

PPE provided

Health surveillance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Billy Associates LTD is seeking a skilled CNC Miller to operate and set CNC mills in a Hampshire-based precision engineering environment. You will inspect your own work, aim for high tolerances, and contribute to low-volume components for automotive, motorsport, defence, and electronics sectors.

Working with Mazak, Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, you will edit programs, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement while ensuring neat housekeeping and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in CNC milling.
• Experience setting and running high-precision, low-volume components.
• Able to inspect own work to ensure product conformity.
• Familiar with geometric tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal and vertical machining centres with Mazak, Heidenhain, and Fanuc controllers.
• Edit CNC programs on the machine to optimise machining processes as required.
• Set and operate CNC machines to produce high-precision components and perform first-off inspections.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
• Enter data into routing sheets and the company’s internal systems.
• Return drawings, fixtures, and tooling to their designated locations after use.
• Ensure all production processes conform to required quality standards.
• Support management in achieving quality objectives, including continuous improvement and scrap rate reduction.
• Competently interpret geometric tolerances.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

Education

Engineering HNC Level 3

Tools

Mazak

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Job description

CNC Miller

My client in Hampshire is currently in need of a CNC Miller due to ongoing expansions.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled CNC Miller/Setter to join a leading precision engineering company, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, low-volume components for a variety of high-tech industries. This is an excellent chance to work with state-of-the-art machinery, producing precision parts for sectors such as automotive, motorsport, defence, and electronics.

The successful candidate will have substantial milling experience, be able to set and operate CNC machines, and will be expected to inspect their own work while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal and vertical machining centres with controllers such as Mazak, Heidenhain, and Fanuc.
• Edit CNC programs on the machine to optimise machining processes as required.
• Set and operate CNC machines to produce high-precision components and perform first-off inspections.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
• Enter data into routing sheets and the company’s internal systems.
• Return drawings, fixtures, and tooling to their designated locations after use.
• Ensure all production processes conform to required quality standards.
• Support management in achieving quality objectives, including continuous improvement and scrap rate reduction.
• Competently interpret geometric tolerances.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven track record in CNC milling is essential.
• Experience setting and running high-precision, low-volume components.
• Ability to inspect own work to ensure product conformity.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.
• An approachable and team-oriented character.
• Familiarity with geometric tolerances and basic machine maintenance.
• Engineering HNC Level 3 is desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CNC Miller to contribute to a forward-thinking team that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £16 - £20+

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• overtime regularly available
• bonus referral scheme
• on-site parking
• PPE and uniform supplied free of charge
• annual health surveillance checks
• training opportunities to support or expand your skills.

Hours: 39-hour work week (Monday to Friday) with additional hours available as required + overtime available.