Cnc Miller Setter Operator

5S Recruitment Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

5S Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / CNC Machinist for a Warrington-based precision engineering manufacturer. You will operate high-precision milling centres and work with Kern and GF Mikron machines using Heidenhain controls to produce intricate components.

This permanent role offers a challenging environment, exposure to advanced machinery, and opportunities to develop specialist CNC skills within a technically demanding engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machines or machining centres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of CNC machining processes and cutting tools.
• Experience working to close tolerances.
• Proficient in using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience with machine offsets and basic machining adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Kern and GF Mikron milling machines.
• Work with Heidenhain controls and programmes.
• Set up machines, tooling, and workpieces.
• Load and run CNC programmes.
• Monitor operations and maintain tight tolerances.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections.
• Read detailed engineering drawings.
• Make tool offsets and minor corrections.
• Collaborate with programmers, engineers and QA.
• Maintain machine care and safe practices.

Skills

Operating CNC milling machines

Reading engineering drawings

CNC machining processes

Close tolerances

Precision measuring equipment

Machine offsets

Quality focused

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Kern machining centres

GF Mikron machining centres

Job description

CNC Miller / CNC Machinist - Precision Engineering

Location: Warrington

Salary: £38,000 - £49,000 per annum

Hours: 41 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Miller, CNC Machinist or CNC Operator looking for an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced precision machining equipment in the industry?

5S Recruitment is recruiting for an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Warrington, offering an excellent salary of £38,000-£49,000 and the opportunity to operate high-specification Kern and GF Mikron CNC machining centres with Heidenhain controls.

This is not your typical repetitive CNC production role.

You'll be working with intricate, high-value precision components, challenging tolerances and sophisticated machining technology within a specialist engineering environment.

For an experienced CNC professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, this is an opportunity to develop your skills and work with machinery of an exceptional standard.

The Role

As a CNC Miller / CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for operating high-precision CNC milling and machining centres, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating CNC milling machines and machining centres, including Kern and GF Mikron equipment.
• Working with Heidenhain CNC controls and machining programmes.
• Setting up machines, tooling and workpieces for production.
• Loading and running CNC programmes.
• Monitoring machining operations and maintaining tight dimensional tolerances.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Making tool offset adjustments and minor machining corrections.
• Identifying machining issues and maintaining component quality.
• Working closely with CNC Programmers, Engineers and Quality personnel.
• Maintaining high standards of machine care, housekeeping and safe working practices.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced CNC Millers, CNC Machinists, CNC Milling Operators and CNC Setter Operators who have worked within precision engineering or technically demanding manufacturing environments.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience operating CNC milling machines or machining centres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes and cutting tools.
• Experience working to close tolerances.
• Ability to use precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience with machine offsets and basic machining adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Heidenhain CNC controls.
• Kern or GF Mikron machining centres.
• 3-axis or 5-axis CNC milling.
• CNC setting and machining optimisation.
• Toolmaking, mould manufacturing or high-precision component machining.
• Medical, aerospace, automotive or specialist precision engineering environments.

Previous experience with Kern or GF Mikron machinery is advantageous but not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced CNC Millers and Machinists with transferable skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £38,000 - £49,000 per annum.
• 41-hour working week.
• Permanent employment with an established precision engineering manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work with Kern and GF Mikron CNC machining centres.
• Exposure to advanced Heidenhain CNC technology.
• Technically interesting, high-precision machining work.
• Opportunity to develop specialist CNC machining skills.Long-term career opportunities within a technically advanced engineering environment.

Why Apply?

If you're an experienced CNC Miller or CNC Machinist who enjoys producing intricate components, working to demanding tolerances and getting the best from high-quality machinery, this position offers a genuine opportunity to progress your career.

You'll be joining a business where precision, engineering knowledge and attention to detail are valued, with the opportunity to work on challenging components using advanced CNC machining technology.