CNC Miller Setter Operator

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to join a high-precision engineering business in Portsmouth, producing complex components for the motorsport sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller looking for a choice of shift patterns and the chance to work within a fast-paced, high-quality machining environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC milling experience.
• CNC setting and operating experience.
• Knowledge of Fanuc or Heidenhain controls.
• Experience reading engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Producing high-precision components.
• Reading and interpreting detailed drawings.
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and basic machine adjustments.
• Inspecting own work with standard measuring equipment.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC setting

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Reading drawings

Tolerance control

Tools

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Trident Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to join a high-precision engineering business in Portsmouth, producing complex components for the motorsport sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller looking for a choice of shift patterns and the chance to work within a fast-paced, high-quality machining environment.

Shift Options

Late Shift

• Monday to Thursday
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Four-day working week

Weekend Shift

• Friday to Sunday
• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• Three-day working week

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls
• Producing complex, high-precision components
• Machining to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and basic machine adjustments
• Inspecting your own work using standard measuring equipment
• Maintaining consistently high standards of quality

Experience Required

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong CNC milling experience
• CNC setting and operating experience
• Knowledge of Fanuc or Heidenhain controls
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Ability to confidently read engineering drawings
• Precision engineering experience

Previous motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace or other high-precision machining experience would be particularly advantageous.

This is a permanent opportunity with a choice between a Monday–Thursday late shift or Friday–Sunday weekend shift.