CNC Miller Setter Programmer
Rate: £22/hr Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–14:00 The Role: Join a small, friendly toolroom team producing prototype, first-off, small batch, and large precision components for aerospace, automotive, medical, marine, and nuclear sectors. Benefit from working in a close-knit workshop while being part of a larger engineering group with a £60M turnover, combining personal support with stability and growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities: * Program, set, and operate 3 & 5 axis CNC milling machines * Produce first-off, prototype, small batch, and large components * Plan tooling sequences, adjust feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies to control vibration and ensure accuracy * Work with aluminium, stainless steel, tool steels, alloy steels, and engineering plastics * Use CAD/CAM software (Delcam, SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion 360) * Carry out conventional machining: centre lathe, turret mill, surface grinder * Make jigs and fixtures to support machining * Perform hand fitting and finishing to achieve tight tolerances * Inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, gauges, and CMM * Ensure projects are completed on time to meet lead times Skills & Experience: * 5+ years CNC milling experience * Experience with Mazatrol or Heidenhain controls * Skilled in toolroom/prototype machining and conventional machines * Able to produce jigs, fixtures, and large complex components * Experienced in tooling sequences, cutting speeds, and feeds Why Apply? * £22/hr + overtime * Work in a small, friendly team producing components from small to large * Part of a £60M engineering group with career and training opportunities * Pension, training opportunities, free parking Apply today to join a workshop where your CNC and toolroom expertise will contribute to producing high-quality, technically challenging components in a supportive environment