CNC Miller - Setter / Programmer
18 days ago
Wigan
Our client is a well-established, family-run precision engineering business based in Standish, Wigan, with over 75 years of engineering experience. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components and offers a stable working environment, varied machining projects and opportunities for ongoing training and development. We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller - Setter / Programmer to join the manufacturing team. You will be responsible for producing high-precision machined components on CNC machining centres, working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications. The role offers plenty of variety, covering one-off components through to medium-batch production, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist who enjoys working on varied and technically challenging projects. • Set and operate CNC machining centres., • Programme CNC machines, either on-machine or offline depending on experience., • Read and interpret engineering drawings., • Select appropriate tooling, work-holding and cutting tools., • Set machines accurately and efficiently., • Produce first-off components for inspection and approval., • Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment., • Maintain consistently high quality standards., • Make tooling and machining adjustments where required., • Identify and resolve machining issues., • Assist with improving machining methods, processes and cycle times., • Work closely with production and inspection teams., • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment., • Time-served machinist or equivalent practical engineering experience., • Previous experience setting CNC machining centres., • Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings., • Good understanding of engineering tolerances., • Competent using precision measuring equipment., • Excellent attention to detail., • Good problem-solving skills., • Positive and proactive attitude., • Reliable and punctual., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Experience with Haas and/or Fanuc controls., • Previous 5-axis machining experience., • Knowledge of OneCNC software., • Experience machining stainless steel, alloy steels and aluminium., • Experience working on one-off and medium-batch precision components., • £17.00 per hour, • Overtime available, • Company pension scheme, • Secure, permanent employment, • Training and development opportunities, • Varied and interesting precision engineering work, • Opportunity to develop your CNC programming and machining skills, • Join a family-run engineering business with over 75 years of history #J-18808-Ljbffr