Cnc Miller Setter

CNC Miller Setter Operator
Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 6:00pm (48 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to join a growing precision engineering business. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high‑precision components for a range of demanding industries. This role is ideally suited to a skilled machinist with strong Fanuc control experience who is confident making basic programme edits, setting tooling and ensuring efficient production of quality components.

• Set and operate CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls.
• Make basic programme edits and offsets at the machine where required.
• Load and prove out existing CNC programmes.
• Manufacture precision components to tolerances as tight as 15 microns.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select and set tooling, fixtures and work holding.
• Carry out first‑off inspections and in‑process measurements.
• Identify and resolve basic machining issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to meet customer delivery requirements.

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller Setter Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems.
• Ability to make basic programme edits and adjust offsets.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with in a precision engineering, aerospace, defence or similar manufacturing environment.

• Experience machining large or complex components.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with multi‑axis CNC milling.
• Previous experience using Fusion 360 or similar CAM software (advantageous but not essential).

Due to the nature of customer contracts, successful applicants must be eligible for and able to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.

• Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 6:00pm (48 hours per week).
• 40 hours paid at standard rate.
• 8 hours paid at time and one‑third.
• Long weekend every week.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high‑precision engineering projects.