CNC Miller ProgSettOp

Job in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK

Listing for: PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-17

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 44000 GBP Yearly GBP 32000.00 44000.00 YEAR

CNC Milling Programmer / Operator / Setter.

PURPOSE OF JOB: to program, set up and operate all types of CNC mills to the optimum safe method.

Key requirements:

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines
Reading and interpreting from engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture to achieve a right first-time product.
Creating layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results by self or others.
Ability to work by self to achieve exceptional high standards and deadlines.
Able to qualify and document own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
Ability and willingness to support and train others.
To work safely using the appropriate PPE and maintain a safe and organised workplace.
To continuously improve and provide time / cost saving ideas to supervisor wherever possible.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE required

Time served apprenticeship would be preferred but not entirely necessary,
Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines,
Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required,
Ability to undertake and be responsible of their own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports,
Previous experience on Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak
Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm
Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m
Trained in overhead crane training & manual handling beneficial but not essential as training can be provided,
Good communication skills are essential,
Reliable with a positive can-do attitude
Focus on quality (right first time) and productivity essential
Able to flex and support an ever-changing business
Strong work ethic essential

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