CNC Programmer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Bocking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish

Aerospace environment

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Braintree is seeking a skilled CNC Miller / Mill-Turn Programmer for an early shift. The role focuses on programming and operating CNC milling and mill-turn machinery to produce precision aerospace components.

You will work with Mazak, Haas and Hurco machines, using SolidWorks for programming and reading engineering drawings to meet tight tolerances. This full-time position offers £20–£22 per hour and an early finish each day.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Miller, CNC Programmer or Mill-Turn Machinist
• Strong CNC milling experience essential
• SolidWorks experience essential
• Previous CNC programming experience
• Experience with Mazak, Haas or Hurco machinery
• Understanding of mill-turn operations
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery
• Working with mill-turn machinery as part of the production process
• Using SolidWorks for programming and component requirements
• Mill-Turn
• Working with Mazak, Haas and Hurco machinery
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings
• Inspecting finished components to ensure quality and accuracy

Skills

CNC milling

CNC programming

Mill-turn machining

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Mazak

Haas

Hurco

Tools

Mazak

Haas

Hurco

Job description

CNC Programmer – Braintree – Early Shift – Full Time – £20–£22 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Miller / Mill-Turn Programmer to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Braintree. The business specialises in manufacturing high-quality precision components for the aerospace industry.

This is a full-time opportunity offering £20–£22 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm.

This role would suit an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming skills, particularly someone with experience in precision machining and mill-turn operations.

About the Role

As a CNC Miller / Mill-Turn Programmer, you will primarily focus on CNC milling and programming, alongside working with mill-turn machinery to manufacture precision-engineered aerospace components.

You will work with Mazak, Haas and Hurco machinery, using SolidWorks for programming and working from technical engineering drawings to produce components to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery
• Working with mill-turn machinery as part of the production process
• Using SolidWorks for programming and component requirements
• Mill-Turn
• Working with Mazak, Haas and Hurco machinery
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings
• Inspecting finished components to ensure quality and accuracy

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a CNC Miller, CNC Programmer or Mill-Turn Machinist
• Strong CNC milling experience is essential
• SolidWorks experience is essential
• Previous CNC programming experience
• Experience with Mazak, Haas or Hurco machinery
• Understanding of mill-turn operations
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances

What's On Offer

• £20–£22 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm
• Early finish every day
• Full-time position
• Specialist aerospace precision engineering environment
• Opportunity to work with established CNC machinery and develop programming skills