Southall, Middlesex | Up to £25 per hour / £52,000 basic + overtime
An established precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, complex machined components for the aerospace and associated high-technology sectors is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller Programmer / Setter.
Operating from a clean, modern and well-invested CNC manufacturing facility in Southall, the business has an excellent reputation for precision machining, with particular expertise in 3, 4 and complex 5-axis CNC milling.
The milling department operates a range of modern Mazak CNC machining centres, including i-600, J-500, 530, 430 and 410 machines, providing an excellent working environment for an experienced CNC Miller who enjoys technically challenging, high-precision work.
Both online and offline CNC programming capabilities are available, enabling engineers to develop, prove and optimise machining processes at the machine and through dedicated CAD/CAM facilities.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer / Setter capable of taking responsibility for complex precision-machined components from initial planning and programming through to successful manufacture.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres
* Working with a modern range of Mazak CNC milling machines, including i-600, J-500, 530, 430 and 410
* Mazak programming and machining experience is highly preferable, although experienced CNC Millers with strong multi-axis skills on other modern machining platforms will also be considered
* Online programming at the machine, together with the ability to work effectively with offline CAD/CAM programming
* Previous experience with VISI and/or hyperMILL CAD/CAM would be a distinct advantage, although this is not essential for an otherwise strong candidate
* Manufacturing high-precision components for the aerospace sector, including critical in-flight and non-flight applications
* Machining a varied material mix of approximately 60% aluminium and 40% steels
* Planning machining strategies, tooling, workholding and efficient manufacturing methods
* Designing and manufacturing fixtures for new and existing components
* Supporting New Part Introduction (NPI) and developing robust manufacturing processes before components reach production
* Producing clear setting documentation, process drawings and key-feature checklists
* Proving out new programs and machining processes to ensure they are safe, reliable, repeatable and efficient
* Working to the high levels of quality, accuracy and traceability required within aerospace manufacturing
The Person
We are particularly interested in experienced CNC Millers with a strong programming and process-development mindset, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily limited to machine operation.
Ideally, you will have:
* Strong CNC milling programming and setting experience
* Experience with 3, 4 and ideally 5-axis machining
* Mazak experience – highly preferable
* Experience programming online at the machine and/or offline using CAD/CAM
* VISI and/or hyperMILL CAD/CAM experience – advantageous
* Experience producing complex, close-tolerance precision components
* A background in aerospace, defence, motorsport or another high-precision engineering environment
* A good understanding of tooling, cutting strategies, workholding and fixture design
* The ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and critical component features
* Experience proving out new jobs and contributing to New Part Introduction
* A methodical approach to developing efficient, reliable and repeatable machining processes
The Environment
This is an opportunity to join a genuine precision engineering business rather than simply a production machine shop.
The company operates a modern CNC machining facility with advanced multi-axis equipment and both online and offline programming capabilities. This allows experienced programmers to be involved in the complete manufacturing process – from CAD/CAM and process planning through to setting, proving and optimisation at the machine.
For a skilled CNC Miller, the position offers the opportunity to work with modern Mazak machinery, sophisticated multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM programming and challenging precision aerospace components within a professional and well-equipped engineering environment.
Hours & Benefits
* 40-hour standard working week
* Up to £25 per hour / £52,000 basic salary
* All hours worked over 40 hours per week paid at 1.333x
* 24 days' paid holiday
* All National/Bank Holidays paid
* Pension scheme
Salary description
£50000.00 - £53000.00 per year