CNC Milling Specialist – 5-Axis Precision

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd in Abingdon, Oxfordshire is seeking a CNC Miller to join a leading engineering manufacturer. The role focuses on programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture components safely and accurately.

The candidate should have 5+ years of CNC milling experience, be proficient with Heidenhain controls, comfortable with 3/4/5-axis machines, and capable of interpreting drawings and maintaining quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering experience would be preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines.
• Experience programming and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Proficiency in Heidenhain controls.
• Experience with Fanuc controls would be advantageous.
• Experience operating Doosan, Matsuura and/or Mazak machinery.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent in using measuring equipment and completing quality documentation.
• Experience manufacturing components to tight tolerances of approximately 20µm.
• Experience machining large components up to 2.5 metres would be advantageous.
• Ability to take responsibility for the quality of own work.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Overhead crane and manual handling training would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and positive approach to work.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC Milling Machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to enable accurate programming, setting and manufacture.
• Create layout sheets documenting tooling, tools, setups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results.
• Work independently to achieve high standards of quality and agreed production deadlines.
• Inspect and qualify own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Complete quality documentation and reports as required.
• Support and train colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, using appropriate PPE.
• Identify and suggest time and cost-saving improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a strong focus on right-first-time manufacture and productivity.
• Support an evolving manufacturing environment and adapt to changing business requirements.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming

Setting

Operating CNC

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

Quality documentation

Measuring equipment

PPE safety

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd in Abingdon, Oxfordshire is seeking a CNC Miller to join a leading engineering manufacturer. The role focuses on programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture components safely and accurately.

The candidate should have 5+ years of CNC milling experience, be proficient with Heidenhain controls, comfortable with 3/4/5-axis machines, and capable of interpreting drawings and maintaining quality documentation.