Precision CNC Mill Operator — Aerospace Quality & GD&T

ENGINEERING CONTROL SUPPLIES LIMITED; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health, safety & skills training

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

ENGINEERING CONTROL SUPPLIES LIMITED, located in Dorchester, UK, seeks a full-time Mill Machine Operator for aerospace-grade components. You will set up and run manual and CNC milling machines, reading engineering drawings and GD&T to meet tight tolerances.

The role emphasizes strict AS9100D quality, traceability, and a clean, safe workspace. The ideal candidate will have UK engineering apprenticeship credentials, NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical engineering, and GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized UK engineering apprenticeship (e.g., Level 3 Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering).
• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or Machining.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English at Grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to plan operational sequences and tool selection.
• Precision Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate conventional and multi-axis CNC milling machines safely and efficiently.
• AS9100D Compliance: Adhere strictly to the company’s quality management systems, documentation requirements, and full material traceability procedures in line with AS9100D standards.
• Deburring & Finishing: Demonstrate a high level of deburring skills to remove burrs, sharp edges, and defects from finished components, ensuring a high-quality surface finish.
• Quality Inspection: Use precision measuring instruments (micrometres, vernier callipers, and gauges) to inspect finished parts against engineering specs.
• Process Optimisation: Monitor machine performance, adjust cutting speeds, feed rates, and tool offsets to optimize production and reduce waste.
• Routine Maintenance: Perform daily preventative maintenance, clear swarf, manage coolant levels, and report mechanical faults promptly.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean work environment and strictly adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Shop mathematics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Machining knowledge

Education

UK engineering apprenticeship Level 3

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or above)

Tools

CNC milling machines

Manual milling

Job description

ENGINEERING CONTROL SUPPLIES LIMITED, located in Dorchester, UK, seeks a full-time Mill Machine Operator for aerospace-grade components. You will set up and run manual and CNC milling machines, reading engineering drawings and GD&T to meet tight tolerances.

The role emphasizes strict AS9100D quality, traceability, and a clean, safe workspace. The ideal candidate will have UK engineering apprenticeship credentials, NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical engineering, and GCSEs in Maths and English.