CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

CNC Miller  - Programmer Setter Operator

Southall, Middlesex | Up to £25 per hour / £52,000 basic + overtime

An established precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, complex machined components for the aerospace and associated high-technology sectors is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller Programmer / Setter.

Operating from a clean, modern and well-invested CNC manufacturing facility in Southall, the business has an excellent reputation for precision machining, with particular expertise in 3, 4 and complex 5-axis CNC milling.

The milling department operates a range of modern Mazak CNC machining centres, including i-600, J-500, 530, 430 and 410 machines, providing an excellent working environment for an experienced CNC Miller who enjoys technically challenging, high-precision work.

Both online and offline CNC programming capabilities are available, enabling engineers to develop, prove and optimise machining processes at the machine and through dedicated CAD/CAM facilities.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer / Setter capable of taking responsibility for complex precision-machined components from initial planning and programming through to successful manufacture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres
• Working with a modern range of Mazak CNC milling machines, including i-600, J-500, 530, 430 and 410
• Mazak programming and machining experience is highly preferable, although experienced CNC Millers with strong multi-axis skills on other modern machining platforms will also be considered
• Online programming at the machine, together with the ability to work effectively with offline CAD/CAM programming
• Previous experience with VISI and/or hyperMILL CAD/CAM would be a distinct advantage, although this is not essential for an otherwise strong candidate
• Manufacturing high-precision components for the aerospace sector, including critical in-flight and non-flight applications
• Machining a varied material mix of approximately 60% aluminium and 40% steels
• Planning machining strategies, tooling, workholding and efficient manufacturing methods
• Designing and manufacturing fixtures for new and existing components
• Supporting New Part Introduction (NPI) and developing robust manufacturing processes before components reach production
• Producing clear setting documentation, process drawings and key-feature checklists
• Proving out new programs and machining processes to ensure they are safe, reliable, repeatable and efficient
• Working to the high levels of quality, accuracy and traceability required within aerospace manufacturing

The Person

We are particularly interested in experienced CNC Millers with a strong programming and process-development mindset, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily limited to machine operation.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong CNC milling programming and setting experience
• Experience with 3, 4 and ideally 5-axis machining
• Mazak experience – highly preferable
• Experience programming online at the machine and/or offline using CAD/CAM
• VISI and/or hyperMILL CAD/CAM experience – advantageous
• Experience producing complex, close-tolerance precision components
• A background in aerospace, defence, motorsport or another high-precision engineering environment
• A good understanding of tooling, cutting strategies, workholding and fixture design
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and critical component features
• Experience proving out new jobs and contributing to New Part Introduction
• A methodical approach to developing efficient, reliable and repeatable machining processes

The Environment

This is an opportunity to join a genuine precision engineering business rather than simply a production machine shop.

The company operates a modern CNC machining facility with advanced multi-axis equipment and both online and offline programming capabilities. This allows experienced programmers to be involved in the complete manufacturing process – from CAD/CAM and process planning through to setting, proving and optimisation at the machine.

For a skilled CNC Miller, the position offers the opportunity to work with modern Mazak machinery, sophisticated multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM programming and challenging precision aerospace components within a professional and well-equipped engineering environment.

Hours & Benefits

• 40-hour standard working week
• Up to £25 per hour / £52,000 basic salary
• All hours worked over 40 hours per week paid at 1.333x
• 24 days' paid holiday
• All National/Bank Holidays paid
• Pension scheme