Machine Operator

Winsearch; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a hands-on CNC Miller/Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in South Cerney. This role involves setting and operating an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine, loading materials and tooling, and adjusting settings to produce components to tight tolerances.

Applicants should be experienced with CNC milling, able to read drawings, and proficient with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine using a ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK controller.
• Load materials, tooling and fixtures, adjusting machine settings and offsets as required.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce components to specification and tight tolerances.
• Check finished parts using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Complete quality documentation and follow machine-shop health and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers

Quality documentation

Tools

ProtoTRAK

Job description

CNC Miller / Setter Operator

Pay: £16.50–£18.50 per hour, depending on experience

Location: South Cerney, GL7 5UH

Hours: Mon to Thurs 7:00am–3.30pm Fri 7am-12.30pm, 37.5 hours per week

Job type: 3 month temporary contract initially.

Join a well-established engineering manufacturer as a CNC Miller / Setter Operator, producing high-quality components in a busy, precision-focused environment.

Please note: this is a hands‑on setting and operating role, not a programming position.

What you’ll be doing

• Set and operate an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine using a ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK controller.
• Load materials, tooling and fixtures, adjusting machine settings and offsets as required.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce components to specification and tight tolerances.
• Check finished parts using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Complete quality documentation and follow machine-shop health and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment.
• A reliable, practical and quality-focused approach.

Desirable

• ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK experience.
• Experience machining stainless steel or similar materials.

INDWIN

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