CNC Miller Setter/Operator

CNC Milling Setter / Operator

📍 Andover, Hampshire 💷 Competitive Salary DOE + Overtime 🕒 Permanent | Full Time

An established precision engineering company in Andover is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join its skilled manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a machinist with a strong background in precision engineering who takes pride in producing high-quality components and enjoys working in a modern machining environment. The business manufactures complex, low-volume precision parts for demanding industries using advanced CNC technology and inspection equipment.

The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, producing high-precision components to tight tolerances, and ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Experience with Heidenhain-controlled CNC milling machines is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC milling machines.
- Machine complex precision components to engineering drawings.
- Produce first-off and low-volume batch work to tight tolerances.
- Carry out self-inspection using measuring equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Support tooling selection and machining processes.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient work area.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Requirements:

Essential
- Previous experience as a CNC Miller Setter/Operator.
- Ability to work from engineering drawings.
- Experience machining precision-engineered components.
- Strong understanding of quality standards and self-inspection.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Desirable
- Experience with Heidenhain controls.
- Experience machining gearbox components or similarly complex parts.
- Engineering or manufacturing qualifications.

Package
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Overtime available after successful completion of probation.

Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday: 08:00 - 15:30

If you're an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator looking to join a growing precision engineering business in Andover with modern equipment and varied, challenging work, we'd like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed