CNC Miller / Toolmaker

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Upton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled CNC Miller / Toolmaker to operate and program CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have experience with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, strong PowerMill skills, and the ability to achieve precise tolerances. This permanent, full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. Immediate starts available for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC milling experience within a toolroom or precision engineering environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills, particularly in PowerMill with a focus on toolpath strategy.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and achieve high-quality finishes on various materials.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture tooling.
• Create efficient toolpaths and select appropriate machining strategies.
• Conduct inspections and maintain machine safety and performance.

Skills

CNC milling experience

Heidenhain and Fanuc controls

PowerMill CAD/CAM skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

CMM

Autodesk PowerMill

Job description

Overview

CNC Miller / Toolmaker

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Department: Toolroom / CNC Machining

Contract: Full-time, permanent

What you'll do

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines (Heidenhain; XYZ with Fanuc) to manufacture new and replacement tooling to drawing and 3D models.
• Create efficient toolpaths in Autodesk PowerMill; select tooling, work-holding and cutting strategies for plastics mould tooling and hard metals.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, 3D CAD, and GD&T to achieve tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.
• Perform toolmaking activities: fitting, assembly, repair and modification of injection mould tools, inserts, cores/cavities, electrodes, jigs and fixtures.
• Implement best practice for datum setting, probing, work offsets and in-process verification.
• Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspection using manual metrology (micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges; CMM exposure a plus).
• Contribute to DFM/DFX reviews with design, tooling and production teams; suggest process improvements and cycle-time reductions.
• Maintain machines, tooling and programmes; ensure safe working practices and 5S standards.
• Accurately complete job cards, tooling logs and programme archives.

What you'll bring (Qualifications)

• Proven CNC milling experience within a toolroom, precision engineering or mould-tooling environment.
• Confident with Heidenhain controls (e.g., conversational and ISO) and Fanuc on XYZ mills (set, prove-out, adjust).
• Strong PowerMill CAD/CAM skills (strategy selection, rough/finish, rest-machining, 3+2; basic post edits an advantage).
• Ability to hold tolerances typically ±0.01 mm (or better where required) and achieve high-quality finishes on hardened steels and aluminium.
• Solid understanding of feeds/speeds, cutter engagement, workholding, datum strategies and tool life management.
• Able to work from drawings and 3D models; comfortable with GD&T and datum schemes.
• Hands-on toolmaking skills: bench fitting, polishing, spotting, assembly and fault-finding.
• Good problem-solving, communication and teamwork; proactive, quality-driven mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience with injection mould tool build/maintenance in a plastics environment.
• Basic EDM knowledge (wire/sinker) and electrode manufacture.
• CMM use or inspection programming; familiarity with MSA.
• Basic CAD skills (e.g., Autodesk PowerShape, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Overhead crane and forklift tickets; IOSH/health & safety training.

What next?

Do you have the experience? The company welcomes a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with.

If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booked an interview, please contact Daniel Waite for more information or send an email to the provided address.

Immediate starts are available!

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