CNC 3.4 5 axis Miller Programmer
Haltead, Essex
1 x Night Shift – 11-7 Sunday – Thursday
1 x Shift – 7-3/3-11 on rotation
Pay - £35,000 - £45,000 depending on shift and experience
Unlimited overtime available
About
The client is a leading aerospace‑grade precision foundry and machining specialist. They manufacture high‑integrity sand and investment castings, complemented with in‑house heat‑treatment, NDT (X‑ray/PFD), metallurgical lab, and a full CNC machine shop. AS9100 Rev C and NADCAP accredited, employing around 115 people on a single site. Our multi‑shift machine shop runs around the clock to support both prototype and production batches
What They Offer:
⦁ Competitive salary—based on experience—plus shift premiums (early/late allowances)
⦁ 40‑hour work week in either nights or rotating shifts
⦁ 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
⦁ Free parking, company pension, and on‑site amenities
⦁ Structured, award‑winning training (CNC simulators, CAD/CAM tools) with clear development pathways
⦁ Strong culture of continuous improvement and long‑term employment (60% staff >10 years)
Role Overview
As a CNC Miller Programmer, you will program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines to high-precision tolerances—primarily using vertical and horizontal machining centres. You’ll work within a flexible multi‑shift schedule (including early/late shifts) in a dynamic machine shop focused on machining castings to aerospace standards.
Key Responsibilities:
⦁ Program CNC milling machines (HAAS/Fanuc controls) from engineering drawings or CAD models
⦁ Machine setup & tooling: install fixtures, load tooling, set datums and offsets
⦁ Operate & monitor machines: oversee production runs, adjust parameters as needed, ensure quality and efficiency
⦁ Quality assurance: inspect components using a range of precision measuring equipment and liaise with CMM team
⦁ Process improvement: contribute to cycle time reduction, tooling strategies, and machining efficiency
⦁ Documentation & safety: ensure all work complies with H&S requirements and internal quality systems
Required Experience:
⦁ Proven experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, or 5-axis)
⦁ Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles
⦁ Familiarity with HAAS/Fanus or similar control systems
⦁ Experience machining castings or complex, aerospace-grade components
⦁ Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Desirable Qualifications:
⦁ Completed apprenticeship or formal qualification in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
⦁ Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g. Edgecam, Fusion 360, or Mastercam)
⦁ Forklift/crane licence beneficial for loading and unloading large castings
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