Cnc Operator

Interaction Engineering 

CNC Miller (3 & 5 Axis) – Aerospace & Composite Manufacturing
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime at 1.5x
Full-Time | Permanent | Day Shift

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller to join a growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing business producing high-precision composite and metallic components.

This role is ideal for a skilled machinist with experience setting and operating CNC milling machines who enjoys working in a quality-driven environment where precision, traceability, and craftsmanship are paramount.

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, including 5-axis equipment, producing tooling, fixtures, patterns and finished components to exacting standards. You'll also support manual machining activities and play a key role in maintaining quality and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

• Set and operate CNC milling machines (3 to 5-axis).
• Manufacture tooling, fixtures and components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Select tooling, set datums and offsets, and optimise machining processes.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality standards.
• Assist with manual machining activities including mills and lathes.
• Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards.

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong machining knowledge across 3-axis and ideally 5-axis environments.
• Manual machining experience using mills and lathes.
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, composites, or another regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

• Advanced 5-axis machining centres
• Haas CNC milling machines
• Manual mills and lathes
• Precision inspection equipment

Monday – Friday

• Early Shift: 06:00 – 15:00

Potential opportunity for a late shift pattern in the future:

• Monday – Thursday: 14:00 – 01:00

• Competitive hourly rate up to £18.00 per hour DOE
• Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension after probation
• Private healthcare after one year's service
• Long-term career development within a specialist manufacturing environment

If you're a skilled CNC Miller looking to work on complex, high-value aerospace and composite projects, we'd love to hear from you.send your CV to (url removed) 

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