CNC Miller Programmer
Holt Engineering
Precision Engineering
📍 Location: Ferndown
💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Join an Innovative Engineering Manufacturer
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer at an exciting stage of expansion.
- This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be manufacturing high-precision components using a combination of CNC and conventional machining techniques.
- Working within a modern engineering environment, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and become part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- If you're a skilled machinist who enjoys problem-solving, precision engineering, and working with a variety of machinery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
As a CNC Miller Programmer, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality precision components while ensuring safety, quality and efficiency remain at the forefront of everything you do.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting, operating and programming CNC milling machines.
- Programming using both CAM software and on-machine programming techniques.
- Operating manual lathes and milling machines for both development and production work.
- Selecting, setting and replacing cutting tools to achieve optimum machining performance.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, works orders and technical specifications.
- Producing components from rough machining through to finished precision parts.
- Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Completing quality documentation accurately and maintaining production records.
- Performing routine machine maintenance and reporting equipment issues when required.
- Working to production schedules while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
- Maintaining a clean, organised workspace in line with 6S and ISO quality standards.
- Supporting continuous improvement and collaborating with colleagues across the business.
We're looking for an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working within a precision engineering environment.
You'll ideally have:
✔ Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent engineering qualification.
✔ Proven experience setting, operating and programming CNC machinery.
✔ Experience with both CNC and conventional/manual machining.
✔ Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning and grinding processes.
✔ Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
✔ Excellent understanding of precision measurement using verniers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
✔ Knowledge of tooling selection, machine setup and tool maintenance.
✔ Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
Desirable Experience
⭐ Experience programming Heidenhain controls.
⭐ Knowledge of Fanuc controls.
⭐ Experience using CAM software
⭐ Toolmaking experience.
⭐ Experience working within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
The Person
You'll be a proactive and detail-oriented engineer who enjoys producing quality work and takes ownership of your machining processes.
You'll be methodical, organised and safety-conscious, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative production team. A flexible approach and willingness to continuously improve processes will help you thrive in this role.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced CNC Miller Programmer looking to join a growing precision engineering business where your skills will be valued and developed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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