CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to produce large, high-precision components for regulated industries. The role involves programming, setting and operating 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling machines with Heidenhain controls in a quality-driven environment.

You will read complex drawings and work independently to ensure parts meet extremely tight tolerances on high-spec projects across nuclear, medical and semiconductor sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background programming, setting and operating CNC Milling machines.
• Experience with 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machining.
• Good knowledge of Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience producing components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines to produce large, complex components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and select appropriate tooling and processes.
• Maintain quality and precision, ensuring components meet tight tolerances.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming

Setting

5 Axis Machining

Heidenhain

Drawings reading

Tight tolerances

Independent work

Tools

Fanuc controls

Doosan machines

Matsuura machines

Mazak machines

Job description

CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator - Precision Engineering

Location: Abingdon

Salary: Circa 45K - 50K + Benefits

CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator required by established, high-tech Manufacturing Company specialising in complex precision engineered components for highly regulated industries

This is a technically challenging role where you'll be programming, setting and operating advanced CNC milling machines producing large, complex components to extremely tight tolerances. You'll be working on high-specification precision engineering projects across sectors including nuclear, medical and semi-conductors within a modern, quality-driven manufacturing environment

Essential:

• Strong background programming, setting and operating CNC Milling machines
• Experience with 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machining
• Good knowledge of Heidenhain controls
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Experience producing components to tight tolerances
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for own quality

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Previous experience with Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak machines
• Experience machining large components
• Overhead crane / manual handling training

Tremendous opportunity offering technically challenging work, modern machinery and a professional engineering environment where quality and precision genuinely matter