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

• 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.

• Essential
  • 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.
• Desirable
  • 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).

• 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.