Cnc Miller Programmer - Heidenhain

Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator – Heidenhain

Location:

Halifax, West Yorkshire

Hourly Rate: £17.50 - £19.80 (Experience Dependent)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Shift Pattern:
Day Shift – 38 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm

My client is seeking an experienced Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their precision machining team. This role is ideal for a skilled CNC machinist with hands‑on experience programming, setting, and operating 3 and 4 Axis vertical milling machines using Heidenhain controls. You will be machining high‑precision components from a variety of materials, including exotic and hard‑to‑machine alloys such as Inconel and Nitronic, to exacting quality and tolerance standards.

• Program new CNC milling jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls
• Set up and operate vertical milling machines
• Load, prove, edit, and optimise CNC programs
• Accurately set up and load fixtures, vices, and tooling
• Machine components from materials including Inconel, Nitronic, stainless steels, and other high‑spec alloys
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies for exotic materials
• Carry out first‑off and in‑process inspection to ensure quality compliance
• Maintain tight tolerances and high surface finish standards
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling, and process issues
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Comply with all company health, safety, and quality procedures

• Proven experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator
• Strong working knowledge of Heidenhain CNC control systems
• Experience operating vertical milling machines
• Ability to program directly at the machine
• Experience machining exotic or hard‑to‑machine materials (e.g., Inconel, Nitronic)
• Confident in fixture setup, tooling selection, and work offset setting
• Strong understanding of cutting tools and advanced machining practices
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances
• Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Experience with one‑off, prototype, or small batch production
• Background in precision or high‑integrity industries (aerospace, oil & gas, medical, motor sport)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing techniques

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Stable day shift working pattern (38 hours per week)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Modern, well‑equipped machining environment
• 32 days of annual leave, including:
  • Christmas period (approx. 5 days)
  • All UK statutory holidays (8 days)
  • 144 hours (19 days) flexible leave to use as you wish
• Long‑term career opportunity within a respected precision engineering company

Have you the experience? The company welcomes a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment, and the people you will work with!

If you would like to speak to someone about booking a site visit, please contact Antony Brunn on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed).

Immediate starts are available!