Senior CNC Milling Programmer & Setter — Hands-On Operator

Whiteland Engineering Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Overtime opportunities

Training and career development

Long-term permanent opportunity

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Whiteland Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator in Bideford, Devon. The role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components to drawing specifications.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, set offsets and handle first-off inspections while maintaining safety and high quality. Relocation and accommodation support are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining principles, tooling and cutting data
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Understanding of workholding, datums and offsets
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Programming CNC milling machines from engineering drawings
• Setting and operating CNC milling machinery
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods
• Setting work offsets, tool offsets and datums
• Producing one-off, prototype and/or small-batch components
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection
• Maintaining high-quality standards and safe working practices
• Troubleshooting machining issues and adjusting programmes/tools
• Supporting improvements to machining methods and processes

Skills

Programming CNC Milling

Setting CNC Milling

Operation CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Tolerance control

Independence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Hurco

XYZ

Siemens controls

Job description

Whiteland Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator in Bideford, Devon. The role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components to drawing specifications.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, set offsets and handle first-off inspections while maintaining safety and high quality. Relocation and accommodation support are available for the right candidate.