A long-established precision engineering manufacturer in Hyde, Cheshire — part of a major engineering group with 40+ years' heritage — is looking for skilled CNC Miller Setter/Operators to join its machining team. The company manufactures critical, high-precision components and assemblies for the aerospace, aero engine, marine and nuclear sectors, working to AS9100 standards on genuinely challenging, high-value work.
The role:
* Setting and operating CNC milling machines — 3, 4 and 5-axis
* Working from engineering drawings to extremely tight tolerances, right first time
* Machining critical components in materials such as titanium, aluminium and Inconel
* First-off and in-process inspection, working alongside the inspection department
* Using boring bars, specialist tooling and precision measuring equipment
We're looking for someone with:
* Proven CNC milling experience — setting and operating on 3, 4 or 5-axis machines
* Heidenhain, Siemens or Mazatrol controls (Heidenhain an advantage; strong multi-axis milling experience matters most — controls are secondary)
* Ability to read complex engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances
* A background in aerospace, defence or high-spec subcontract precision manufacturing
* Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience
In return:
* Permanent role
* £16.50–£19 per hour depending on experience, plus shift allowance (time and a third)
* Overtime regularly available, paid at 1.5x - Sunday work paid at double
* Shift work — 2pm–10pm (afternoons) or nights, hours to be confirmed
* Established, secure business with high-quality, varied aerospace work
* Modern, purpose-built facility and genuine long-term stability
Commutable from Hyde, Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne, Glossop, Denton, Tameside and surrounding areas.
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Salary description
£16.50 - £19.00 per hour