Heidenhain CNC Milling Programmer/Setter – Day Shift

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on experi

Day shift 38 hours per week

Friday early finish

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd is seeking an experienced Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join a precision machining team in Halifax, West Yorkshire. You will program, set up, and operate 3- and 4-axis vertical milling machines with Heidenhain controls to manufacture high-precision components from exotic materials such as Inconel and Nitronic.

The role requires hands-on programming at the machine, fixture and tooling setup, and strict adherence to tolerances and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator.
• Strong working knowledge of Heidenhain CNC control systems.
• Experience operating vertical milling machines.
• Ability to program directly at the machine.
• Experience machining exotic or hard-to-machine materials (e.g., Inconel, Nitronic).
• Confident in fixture setup, tooling selection, and work offset setting.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools and advanced machining practices.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Program new CNC milling jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Set up and operate vertical milling machines.
• Load, prove, edit, and optimise CNC programs.
• Accurately set up and load fixtures, vices, and tooling.
• Machine components from materials including Inconel, Nitronic, stainless steels, and other high-spec alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies for exotic materials.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection to ensure quality compliance.
• Maintain tight tolerances and high surface finish standards.
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling, and process issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

Heidenhain controls

Machine programming at the machine

Fixture setup & tooling

Read engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

Self-motivated & detail-oriented

Tools

Vertical milling machines

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd is seeking an experienced Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join a precision machining team in Halifax, West Yorkshire. You will program, set up, and operate 3- and 4-axis vertical milling machines with Heidenhain controls to manufacture high-precision components from exotic materials such as Inconel and Nitronic.

The role requires hands-on programming at the machine, fixture and tooling setup, and strict adherence to tolerances and quality standards.