CNC Millers

HR GO Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator for a permanent role in the precision engineering sector in the UK. You will work on 3-axis milling with Mazatrol or FANUC, interpreting drawings and setting up jobs with attention to detail.

The role rewards hands-on expertise, offers a competitive salary based on experience, and may include top-end pay for skilled offline programmers. Applicants must have current UK right to work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Miller / Setter-Operator.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling and inspection basics.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines to produce high-quality components.
• Understand engineering drawings and job specifications to plan set-ups.
• Program/work with offsets where required (Mazatrol or FANUC).
• Monitor machining operations, making adjustments to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Inspect parts using basic measuring equipment to ensure they meet specification.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working area.

Skills

CNC Miller

Setter-Operator

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

Mazatrol control

FANUC control

Job description

CNC Miller / Setter-Operator - Precision Engineering (Permanent)

A successful, expanding precision engineering business is looking to add experienced CNC Millers to its team due to continued growth.

This role would suit a time-served or highly experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator who can hit the ground running. You'll be working on varied components across a range of metals, batch sizes and complexity, using 3-axis CNC milling machines with Mazatrol or FANUC controls. Basic inspection and a strong eye for detail are essential, and programming ability is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines to produce high-quality components
• Understand engineering drawings and job specifications to plan set-ups
• Program/work with offsets where required (Mazatrol or FANUC)
• Monitor machining operations, making adjustments to maintain quality and accuracy
• Inspect parts using basic measuring equipment to ensure they meet specification
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working area

Requirements (Essential)

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller / Setter-Operator
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling and inspection basics
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Offline programming capability (required for the top end of the pay range)
• EdgeCAM experience

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (top end available for strong offline programmers; EdgeCAM preferred)

Applicants must have current UK right to work.

This is a permanent position.