Heidenhain 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Setter – Abingdon

Planet Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment recruitment for an experienced CNC Miller/ Programmer/ Setter Operator in Abingdon. Role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls across 3, 4 and 5 axes, including large components up to 2.5 metres, to tight tolerances.

You will read drawings, set tooling and machine parameters, inspect your own work and contribute to quality documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experienced in programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Experience with 5-axis milling.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of inspection and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances
• Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality
• Completing quality documentation and reports
• Supporting and training other team members where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Skills

CNC Milling

Heidenhain

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

Inspection equipment

Mazak experience

Doosan machines

Matsuura machines

Engineered independence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Doosan machines

Matsuura machines

Mazak machines

Fanuc experience

Job description

Planet Recruitment recruitment for an experienced CNC Miller/ Programmer/ Setter Operator in Abingdon. Role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls across 3, 4 and 5 axes, including large components up to 2.5 metres, to tight tolerances.

You will read drawings, set tooling and machine parameters, inspect your own work and contribute to quality documentation and continuous improvement.