CNC Miller in Havering, Greater London

CNC Miller – Setter / Operator

Location: Romford, Essex
Working Hours: To be confirmed
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Miller / Setter Operator to join a well-established precision engineering business supplying the aerospace and defence industries.

Working within a clean, friendly and professional machine shop, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-quality, precision components in line with customer specifications and engineering requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Miller with strong 4-axis and 5-axis machining experience who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and getting jobs right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Work with 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres, including multi-datum setups and complex offsets.
• Use engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure components meet customer requirements.
• Work with Fanuc-controlled machinery and relevant CNC systems.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and repeatability throughout production.
• Inspect completed components and ensure they meet specified tolerances.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining or equipment issues.
• Carry out machine setting adjustments to achieve the required quality and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work closely with colleagues and management to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
• Share technical knowledge and support the wider team where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller, Setter Operator or in a similar precision machining role.
• Experience within aerospace, defence or another high-precision engineering environment.
• Strong 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling experience.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Familiarity with Matsuura, Haas and Mori-Seiki machining centres.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of multi-datum setting, complex offsets and precision machining processes.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant engineering qualification, such as ONC or HND in Production or Mechanical Engineering, or completion of a manufacturing apprenticeship, would be advantageous.
• A proactive, reliable and quality-focused approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on precision components for the aerospace and defence sectors.
• A clean, friendly and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a busy machine shop with a growing order book.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced CNC Miller with strong setting and operating skills and a background in 4-axis or 5-axis machining, we would like to hear from you.