Cnc Programmer

Ambitions Personnel; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39-hour basic working week

Overtime available

First 16 hours overtime paid at time &

Overtime above 16 hours paid at double

Free parking

Company pension, subject toEligibility

20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Free uniform

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking a skilled CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator to join their precision engineering team in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to exacting tolerances on diverse materials.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, and edit programmes while ensuring high-quality finished components. A background with Heidenhain controls and multi-axis machines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to tight tolerances.
• Proficient with Heidenhain controls and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with 3- and 4-axis CNC machines and precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Machining complex components from aluminium, alloys and specialist materials.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Change tooling and edit programmes as required.
• Inspect finished components to quality standards.

Skills

CNC milling

Programming

Setting

Operator

Heidenhain control

3-axis/4-axis

Reading drawings

Tolerances

Micrometers

Verniers

Measuring tools

Education

CNC machining apprenticeship

10+ years experience

Tools

Plug gauges

Ring gauges

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer / Setter / Operator

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer, Setter and Operator to join an established precision engineering business based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire,

The business specialises in precision machining, fabrication and assembly, manufacturing high-quality components for a diverse range of industries including Energy, Medical, Defence, Rail, Aerospace, Transport and Oil Exploration.

We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller who can confidently programme, set and operate CNC milling machines within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key Requirements

• Strong CNC milling programming experience.

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.

• Heidenhain control experience.

• Experience machining medium to large components.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Ability to work to tight tolerances.

• Competent with micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipment.

• Experience with 3- and 4-axis CNC machines.

• Knowledge of cutting speeds, feeds and geometric tolerances.

• CNC machining apprenticeship or 10+ years' relevant experience.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.

• Machining complex components from Aluminium, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Inconel and Titanium.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Changing tooling and editing programmes.

• Inspecting finished components.

• Using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, plug gauges, verniers, screw plugs and ring gauges.

• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards.

• Working effectively as part of a skilled engineering team.

Benefits

• 39-hour basic working week

• Overtime available

• First 16 hours overtime paid at time and a half

• Overtime above 16 hours paid at double time

• Free parking

• Company pension, subject to eligibility

• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Free uniform