Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator
Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator to join a busy manufacturing site. This role is crucial to our operations, taking responsibility for programming, setting, and running CNC milling machines to produce high-precision parts. The successful candidate will be confident working with Tufnol and a range of metals, and will bring strong experience in first-operation milling within an aerospace or high-tolerance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program, set, and run 1st Operation CNC Mills, including Bridgeport (Heidenheim controls) and Haas (Fanuc controls).
* Set and run additional machinery where required, including lathes, sliding/fixed head machines, and 2nd operations equipment such as grinders, thread rollers, and drill banks.
* Handle materials including Aluminium, stainless steels, Inconel, and Tufnol.
* Carry out first-off inspections and job run checks for 1st and 2nd operations parts.
* Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, aiming to reduce scrap and rework.
* Ensure machines are maintained and daily checks completed, supporting On-Time Delivery and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Work collaboratively to improve productivity and efficiency, adhering to health and safety regulations and aerospace standards.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience programming, setting, and running CNC mills, preferably Bridgeport and Haas.
* Strong knowledge of Heidenheim and Fanuc controls.
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
* Excellent measurement skills with varied tooling.
* Team-oriented with strong communication and attention to detail.
* Previous aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience preferred.
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to set and run additional 1st and 2nd operation machinery including lathes, bar feeders, fixed/sliding head CNC machines.
Benefits:
* Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.
* Holidays: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays, including additional Christmas closure.
* Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 paid hours, including 15-minute paid break & 30-minute unpaid lunch).
* Employee Benefits: Pension plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shopping discounts
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator to join a busy manufacturing site. This role is crucial to our operations, taking responsibility for programming, setting, and running CNC milling machines to produce high-precision parts. The successful candidate will be confident working with Tufnol and a range of metals, and will bring strong experience in first-operation milling within an aerospace or high-tolerance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program, set, and run 1st Operation CNC Mills, including Bridgeport (Heidenheim controls) and Haas (Fanuc controls).
* Set and run additional machinery where required, including lathes, sliding/fixed head machines, and 2nd operations equipment such as grinders, thread rollers, and drill banks.
* Handle materials including Aluminium, stainless steels, Inconel, and Tufnol.
* Carry out first-off inspections and job run checks for 1st and 2nd operations parts.
* Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, aiming to reduce scrap and rework.
* Ensure machines are maintained and daily checks completed, supporting On-Time Delivery and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Work collaboratively to improve productivity and efficiency, adhering to health and safety regulations and aerospace standards.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience programming, setting, and running CNC mills, preferably Bridgeport and Haas.
* Strong knowledge of Heidenheim and Fanuc controls.
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
* Excellent measurement skills with varied tooling.
* Team-oriented with strong communication and attention to detail.
* Previous aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience preferred.
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to set and run additional 1st and 2nd operation machinery including lathes, bar feeders, fixed/sliding head CNC machines.
Benefits:
* Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.
* Holidays: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays, including additional Christmas closure.
* Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 paid hours, including 15-minute paid break & 30-minute unpaid lunch).
* Employee Benefits: Pension plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shopping discounts
Reference: 225104523
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Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator
Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator to join a busy manufacturing site. This role is crucial to our operations, taking responsibility for programming, setting, and running CNC milling machines to produce high-precision parts. The successful candidate will be confident working with Tufnol and a range of metals, and will bring strong experience in first-operation milling within an aerospace or high-tolerance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program, set, and run 1st Operation CNC Mills, including Bridgeport (Heidenheim controls) and Haas (Fanuc controls).
* Set and run additional machinery where required, including lathes, sliding/fixed head machines, and 2nd operations equipment such as grinders, thread rollers, and drill banks.
* Handle materials including Aluminium, stainless steels, Inconel, and Tufnol.
* Carry out first-off inspections and job run checks for 1st and 2nd operations parts.
* Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, aiming to reduce scrap and rework.
* Ensure machines are maintained and daily checks completed, supporting On-Time Delivery and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Work collaboratively to improve productivity and efficiency, adhering to health and safety regulations and aerospace standards.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience programming, setting, and running CNC mills, preferably Bridgeport and Haas.
* Strong knowledge of Heidenheim and Fanuc controls.
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
* Excellent measurement skills with varied tooling.
* Team-oriented with strong communication and attention to detail.
* Previous aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience preferred.
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to set and run additional 1st and 2nd operation machinery including lathes, bar feeders, fixed/sliding head CNC machines.
Benefits:
* Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.
* Holidays: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays, including additional Christmas closure.
* Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 paid hours, including 15-minute paid break & 30-minute unpaid lunch).
* Employee Benefits: Pension plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shopping discounts
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator to join a busy manufacturing site. This role is crucial to our operations, taking responsibility for programming, setting, and running CNC milling machines to produce high-precision parts. The successful candidate will be confident working with Tufnol and a range of metals, and will bring strong experience in first-operation milling within an aerospace or high-tolerance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program, set, and run 1st Operation CNC Mills, including Bridgeport (Heidenheim controls) and Haas (Fanuc controls).
* Set and run additional machinery where required, including lathes, sliding/fixed head machines, and 2nd operations equipment such as grinders, thread rollers, and drill banks.
* Handle materials including Aluminium, stainless steels, Inconel, and Tufnol.
* Carry out first-off inspections and job run checks for 1st and 2nd operations parts.
* Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, aiming to reduce scrap and rework.
* Ensure machines are maintained and daily checks completed, supporting On-Time Delivery and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Work collaboratively to improve productivity and efficiency, adhering to health and safety regulations and aerospace standards.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience programming, setting, and running CNC mills, preferably Bridgeport and Haas.
* Strong knowledge of Heidenheim and Fanuc controls.
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
* Excellent measurement skills with varied tooling.
* Team-oriented with strong communication and attention to detail.
* Previous aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience preferred.
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to set and run additional 1st and 2nd operation machinery including lathes, bar feeders, fixed/sliding head CNC machines.
Benefits:
* Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.
* Holidays: 16 days plus 8 bank holidays, including additional Christmas closure.
* Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 paid hours, including 15-minute paid break & 30-minute unpaid lunch).
* Employee Benefits: Pension plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shopping discounts
Reference: 225104523
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