CNC Miller Setter / Operator

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cover

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Life cover

Retail discounts

Shorter Fridays

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd in Romford is seeking a skilled CNC Miller Setter/Operator to join a precision engineering team. You will set and run CNC machining centres, including 4- and 5-axis work on Matsuura, Mori Seiki and Haas machines, ensuring first-off parts meet exacting tolerances.

The role offers day or night shifts, a contributory pension, healthcare, life cover and a company parking facility, with additional benefits and early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in precision engineering.
• Aerospace manufacturing background with strong accuracy and quality.
• Confident with Fanuc controls and 4- and 5-axis processes.

Responsibilities

• Setting machines accurately and efficiently to achieve a correct first-off component.
• Managing complex offsets and multiple datum positions across 4 and 5-axis machining work.
• Working from engineering drawings and maintaining demanding quality standards.
• Monitoring machining performance, identifying faults and resolving setting or operating issues.

Skills

CNC Milling

Fanuc Controls

4/5-Axis Machining

Aerospace Experience

Precision Engineering

Tools

Matsuura

Mori Seiki

Haas VMCs

Job description

Trident Recruitment is recruiting a CNC Miller Setter / Operator for an established precision engineering business in Romford.

The role

You will set and operate CNC machining centres, including Matsuura 5-axis machines, Mori Seiki horizontal machining centres and Haas VMCs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting machines accurately and efficiently to achieve a correct first-off component.
• Managing complex offsets and multiple datum positions across 4 and 5-axis machining work.
• Working from engineering drawings and maintaining demanding quality standards.
• Monitoring machining performance, identifying faults and resolving setting or operating issues.
• Supporting colleagues and sharing practical machining knowledge.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines within precision engineering.
• An aerospace manufacturing background and a thorough approach to accuracy and quality.
• Confident use of Fanuc controls.
• Strong understanding of 4 and 5-axis machining, datum setting and offset management.
• Familiarity with Matsuura, Haas and Mori Seiki equipment.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting and a positive, dependable attitude.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum.
• Day or night shift opportunities.
• Annual leave that increases with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare support through a contributory scheme and access to confidential employee assistance.
• Some flexibility around working hours, with shorter Fridays.
• Life cover and a company pension contribution.
• Employee retail discounts and on-site parking.