CNC Miller. Job in Chatteris LilyLifestyle Jobs

Our Client based in the Cambridge area offers total Aircraft Product Support to the aviation industry, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and traceability. This role sits within Composites (Aerospace & Defence), engineering, manufacturing and repairing composite and metallic components from its Chatteris facility.

Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Role Summary

Operate and set CNC milling machines (primarily 5-axis) and support manual machining (mills/lathes) for tooling manufacture/refurbishment, manufacturing parts and tooling to tight tolerances with full paperwork and traceability in an aerospace-quality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC 5-axis milling machines to produce patterns, CNC machining fixtures and composite parts to drawing/specification.
• Support manual machining tasks (manual mill, Colchester lathe, pillar drills) for tooling manufacture/refurbishment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (including GD&T where applicable).
• Select tools, set offsets, set datums, prove out jobs, and optimise feeds/speeds within agreed process limits.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment; record results accurately.
• Maintain paperwork, job packs, and traceability documentation to aerospace standards.
• Escalate quality concerns, raise/assist with NCRs where required, and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain safe working practices, housekeeping and correct PPE usage.

Required Qualifications & Skills (Must-have)

• Strong CNC milling experience operating and setting 3 to 5-axis machines.
• Manual machining capability (manual mill and lathe) for tooling work.
• Conversant with CNC controls (Fanuc and Heidenhain knowledge particularly useful; other controls considered).
• Strong understanding of paperwork/traceability requirements in a controlled/regulated environment.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Quality-focused, reliable, and able to work to output targets under a Section Head's direction.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills (Nice-to-have)

• Experience in aerospace, composites, defence, or similarly regulated industries.
• 5-axis experience (beneficial but not essential if the right 3-axis/hand skills and attitude to learn are present).

Machines / Plant & Capability (site-specific)

• 5-Axis machining centres (4 total): Belotti Vaga x 2, Belotti FLA Twin Pallet x 1, MultiAX x 1
• Controls: Fanuc or Heidenhain.
• Composite machining capability: parts from approx. 200mm cubed up to 6m x 3m x 3m.
• Metallic cutting / tooling manufacture & refurb equipment: Haas CNC mills (3 + 1), Colchester lathe, Manual mill, Pillar drills.

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

Standard working week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Early shift: 06:00-15:00 (30 mins lunch + two 15 min breaks). Potential late shift requirement (to be discussed): 14:00-01:00 Monday to Thursday (30 mins lunch + two 15 min breaks).

Pay, Overtime & Benefits (Remuneration)

Pay rate: Up to £18.00 per hour (depending on ability). Overtime: paid at 1.5 x hourly rate. Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays. Pension scheme: after probationary period. Private healthcare: after one year of employment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Workshop/manufacturing environment (standing for long periods, manual handling of tooling/fixtures within safe limits, PPE required). Must follow safe systems of work and quality processes suitable for aerospace/composites production.