CNC Milling Programmer/Setter/Operator — Day Shift

Career Makers; Halifax; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable day shift

Early finish Fridays

Modern machining environment

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Career Makers is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator for its precision engineering client in Halifax, West Yorkshire. You will program, set and operate 3- and 4-axis milling machines using Heidenhain controls to produce high‑quality components from Inconel, Nitronic and stainless steels.

The role offers a stable day shift: Mon-Thu 7:00–15:30, Fri 7:00–13:00, 38 hours per week, with an early finish on Fridays and a modern, well‑equipped shop floor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Heidenhain CNC controls.
• Experience setting and operating vertical milling machines.
• The ability to program directly at the machine.
• Experience machining exotic or hard-to-machine materials such as Inconel or Nitronic.

Responsibilities

• Program new CNC milling jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Set and operate vertical milling machines.
• Load, prove, edit and optimise CNC programs.
• Set up fixtures, vices and tooling accurately.
• Machine components from a range of exotic and difficult-to-machine materials.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds and cutting strategies.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection.
• Work to tight tolerances and high surface-finish requirements.
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling and process issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all relevant health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

Heidenhain controls

Programming at the machine

Tight tolerances

Tools

Fixtures and tooling

Job description

Career Makers is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator for its precision engineering client in Halifax, West Yorkshire. You will program, set and operate 3- and 4-axis milling machines using Heidenhain controls to produce high‑quality components from Inconel, Nitronic and stainless steels.

The role offers a stable day shift: Mon-Thu 7:00–15:30, Fri 7:00–13:00, 38 hours per week, with an early finish on Fridays and a modern, well‑equipped shop floor.