Precision CNC Milling Setter/Operator – Aerospace

First Base; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join their Derby manufacturing team in a permanent, 36.5-hour per week role. The ideal candidate will set and operate CNC milling machines, ensuring high accuracy and quality in a high-precision environment.

Key requirements include experience with Heidenhain controls, reading engineering drawings, and a background in aerospace standards. Apprenticeship training and 3+ years in a similar role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating Heidenhain-controlled CNC milling machines.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Apprentice-trained with relevant engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Use and control CNC programmes in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Read and understand CNC code to the level required for machine setting and operation.
• Set up CNC milling machines using the required workholding and tooling.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Complete machining operations accurately and in line with Job Card instructions.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and engineering standards.

Skills

CNC Milling

Aerospace standards

Blueprint reading

Heidenhain controls

High-precision

Low-volume

3 years exp

Apprentice trained

Offsets & tooling

Machine setup

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

First Base Employment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join their Derby manufacturing team in a permanent, 36.5-hour per week role. The ideal candidate will set and operate CNC milling machines, ensuring high accuracy and quality in a high-precision environment.

Key requirements include experience with Heidenhain controls, reading engineering drawings, and a background in aerospace standards. Apprenticeship training and 3+ years in a similar role are preferred.