At a Glance
- Tasks: Program, set, and operate CNC milling machines for precision-engineered components.
- Company: Join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, bonus scheme, and opportunities for further education.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on diverse projects across multiple industries and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC milling and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
MERITUS are working with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced
CNC Miller Setter / Editor / Programmer / Operator to join their growing machining team.
CNC MILLER / PROGRAMMER - £18 - £20 PER HOUR - CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET - PERMANENT ROLE - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: PRECISION ENGINEERING
We are looking for a skilled
CNC Miller with experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
You will be responsible for producing high-precision machined components to drawing specifications while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency and safety.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company producing complex precision components across a diverse range of sectors including
Aerospace, Defence, Instrumentation, Automotive, Oil & Gas , ensuring a varied and technically challenging workload.
The successful candidate will play a key role in programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines while also supporting inspection and finishing activities throughout the manufacturing process.
This is a hands‑on role offering excellent variety, with opportunities to support first-off inspection, deburring and quality activities , enabling you to further develop your engineering skill set.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision‑engineered components.
- Edit existing CNC programs and optimise machining processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Work with
Fanuc and Haas controls to produce components to tight tolerances.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
- Select appropriate tooling and machining strategies to support production requirements.
- Conduct first‑off inspections and verify components against engineering drawings and customer specifications.
- Carry out in‑process inspections to ensure products consistently meet quality standards.
- Support deburring and finishing activities where required.
- Identify and resolve machining issues to minimise downtime and scrap.
- Maintain accurate production records and complete any required manufacturing documentation.
- Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery performance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across machining and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Previous experience working as a
CNC Miller Setter, Programmer, Operator within a precision engineering environment.
- Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
- Experience using
Fanuc and/or Haas controls .
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience manufacturing components to tight tolerances.
- Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling selection and cutting parameters.
- Ability to use a range of inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Why Apply?
- Diverse and interesting workload across multiple industries.
- Opportunity to develop beyond machining through inspection and quality responsibilities.
- Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
- Company history of funding further education and engineering qualifications.
- Flexible working hours through a flexitime arrangement.
- Competitive hourly rate with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Bonus scheme, pension and death in service benefit.
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