CNC Turner/Miller

CNC Miller (Night Shift)

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Miller to join our client's manufacturing team in Tewkesbury on a contract basis. Supporting projects across the aerospace, automotive, and maritime sectors, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment producing high-quality machined components to demanding industry standards.

The successful candidate will be experienced in setting and operating CNC milling machinery, with strong knowledge of FANUC controls and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines using FANUC OI-MF/FANUC control systems.
• Manufacture precision components in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform tool setting, tool changes, and offset adjustments.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections to ensure compliance with drawing tolerances and SPC requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the machining process.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in line with 5S/5C housekeeping principles.
• Identify and report any machining, tooling, or quality issues.
• Contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the machining department while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong working knowledge of FANUC controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out self-inspection using standard measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Completed recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing.

• Experience within the aerospace manufacturing sector.
• Experience with mill-turn or turning operations.
• Knowledge of Nakamura machines with bar feed systems.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements.
• Experience working within AS9100 or similar quality-controlled environments.

Night Shift

• Core hours: 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• 39 hours per week
• Overtime opportunities available at enhanced rates

• Competitive contract rate
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within the aerospace, automotive, and maritime sectors
• Professional and supportive engineering environment

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated CNC Miller with a strong background in precision engineering and a passion for delivering quality workmanship. You will be comfortable working independently, inspecting your own work, and contributing positively to a high-performing manufacturing team.

Apply today to join a leading engineering organisation at the forefront of precision manufacturing.