CNC Miller (VMC & HMC) – Programmer / Setter /Operator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CNC Miller (VMC & HMC) to work in Liverpool. The role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machines, working from precision drawings with materials ranging from steels to exotic metals. Candidates must have NVQ 3 or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a structured working week with early finishes on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc Controls.
• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience machining exotic metals (e.g., super duplex, duplex, Hastelloy).

Responsibilities

• Create programs from precision drawings.
• Select tooling and finish machining components from various materials.
• Prove and oversee machining operations on CNC centres.

Skills

Programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc Controls

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Planning and organising skills

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

One CNC – XR8 3D milling software

Manual Guide software

Job description

Jobstore are recruiting a CNC Miller (VMC & HMC) – Programmer / Setter /Operator for one of our clients in Liverpool. You will be working Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16.40 with an early finish Friday 07.30 - 12.30.

The role will involve working from precision drawings to create programs, selecting tooling, proving and finish machining many components from raw bar stock, fabrications, profiles, castings, and forgings of various grades of steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, brass, bronzes and other non-ferritic materials using the latest CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machining centres equipped with 4th Axis & Renishaw probing. Programming can be done offline via One CNC – XR8 3D milling software or on the machine using Manual Guide software or via standard ISO keyboard input.

For this job you will need the following:

NVQ 3 or equivalent
Proficient in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc Controls
Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems
Experience machining exotic metals (e.g., super duplex, duplex, 718, x750, Hastelloy, Monel)
Previous experience in a similar role (2years min)
Strong planning and organising skills
Effective communication with peers and management
Attention to detail