CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter

Oxford Engineering Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Abingdon is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to operate and program CNC milling machines. You will produce high-quality parts, ensuring tight tolerances and supporting the team with training when required. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in 5-axis milling and proficiency in Heidenhain controls. This full-time role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, offering a structured and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines.
• Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m with tight tolerances.
• Ability to qualify and document work using MTE and quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC Milling Machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for programming and manufacture.
• Document tooling, tools, setups, and machine parameters for repeatability.

Skills

5 axis milling

Online programming

Tolerance of 20 micro meters

Communication skills

Positive can-do attitude

Focus on quality

Strong work ethic

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

To program, set up and operate all types of CNC mills to the optimum safe method.

Key Requirements

• 5 axis milling
• Online programming
• Large parts
• Tolerance of 20 micro meters

Principal Accountabilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture to achieve a right‑first‑time product.
• Creating layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results by self or others.
• Ability to work independently to achieve exceptional high standards and deadlines.
• Able to qualify and document own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Ability and willingness to support and train others.
• To work safely using the appropriate PPE and maintain a safe and organised workplace.
• To continuously improve and provide time/cost saving ideas to supervisor wherever possible.

Skills and Experience (Required)

• Time served apprenticeship would be preferred but not entirely necessary,
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines,
• Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required,
• Ability to undertake and be responsible for own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports,
• Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm
• Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m
• Trained in overhead crane training & manual handling beneficial but not essential as training can be provided,
• Good communication skills are essential,
• Reliable with a positive can‑do attitude,
• Focus on quality (right first time) and productivity essential,
• Able to flex and support an ever‑changing business,
• Strong work ethic essential

Industries we partner with

• Medical
• Semi‑conductor
• Nuclear
• Scientific

Management and the team are very open and will assist with any problems. The shop floor is well structured, organised, and professional with state‑of‑the‑art new CNC machines, Laser and CMM.

Job Type: Full time role (39 hours per week)

Location: Based at Oxford Engineering, Abingdon, Oxfordshire