CNC Programmer

Matthew James Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew James Group Ltd is seeking a CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter to join our Oxford manufacturing site. You will program, set up, and operate 3–5 axis milling machines from engineering drawings, aiming for high precision and first-time quality.

You will read drawings, select tooling, and optimise setups while maintaining safety and a clean, organised workplace. Strong 5-axis experience and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller / Programmer Setter Operator.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Previous 5-axis milling experience.
• Experience working with larger components.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and machining processes.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude.
• Experience with Fanuc controls is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Online programming using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling and optimising machine setups.
• Machining large and complex components.
• Inspecting and measuring your own work.
• Working to tolerances specified on engineering drawings.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and achieving right-first-time production.
• Supporting continuous improvement and efficient manufacturing.
• Working safely and maintaining an organised working environment.

Skills

CNC Milling

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

Independent work

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Communication

Tools

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Job description

CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter -Perm-Oxford-£40k-£50k

The Role of the CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter

You will be responsible for the programming, setting and operation of CNC milling machines, working from engineering drawings and producing components to high standards of accuracy and quality.

Key responsibilities of the CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter include

• Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Online programming using Heidenhain controls
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting tooling and optimising machine setups
• Machining large and complex components
• Inspecting and measuring your own work
• Working to tolerances specified on engineering drawings
• Maintaining high standards of quality and achieving right-first-time production
• Supporting continuous improvement and efficient manufacturing
• Working safely and maintaining an organised working environment

The ideal CNC Milling Programmer/Operator/Setter will have

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller / Programmer Setter Operator
• Strong experience with Heidenhain
• Previous 5-axis milling experience
• Experience working with larger components
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and machining processes
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude considered.
• Experience with Fanuc controls and a variety of CNC machine types would be beneficial.

You’ll be joining a professional, well-organised manufacturing environment with modern CNC equipment and a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

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