Hurco CNC Miller

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a long‑established precision engineering company in Washington, Tyne & Wear, seeking an experienced Hurco CNC Miller to join their skilled machining team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a machinist who enjoys varied, technical work and producing high‑accuracy components for sectors such as automotive, offshore, defence, renewables and general manufacturing.
 

Key Responsibilities

• CNC Milling — Setting, operating and programming Hurco CNC mills (WinMax control).

• Reading Drawings — Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

• Tooling Setup — Selecting and setting tooling, fixtures and workholding.

• Quality Checks — Using micrometers, verniers and gauges for in‑process and final inspection.

• Process Improvements — Adjusting feeds, speeds and offsets to maintain accuracy.

• Material Machining — Working with steels, alloys, aluminium and engineered plastics.
   

What We’re Looking For

• Hurco/WinMax experience (essential)

• Precision machining background with one‑offs and small batches

• Strong understanding of machining principles and cutting data

• Confident using manual measuring equipment

• Reliable, quality‑focused and able to work independently
   

Hours & Pay

• 38 hours per week – Monday to Friday

• £15.00/hr during probation

• £16.00/hr after successful probation
   

Why Apply?

• Stable, long‑term role in a respected engineering environment

• Varied and interesting components

• Supportive team with strong technical capability

• Opportunity to work on high‑precision, low‑volume projects