Day Shift
£17-£21 per hour
Dorset
We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller Setter to join a long-established precision engineering business in Dorset. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a CNC Miller Setter who takes pride in accuracy, precision, and producing components to exacting standards.
As the CNC Miller Setter, you will set up and operate CNC milling machines using Fanuc or Mazak controls, producing high-specification components to tight tolerances. The CNC Miller Setter will work closely with programming and quality teams to ensure all parts meet specification and maintain consistent workflow in a clean, safe, and methodical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Set and operate CNC milling machines with Fanuc or Mazak controls
Interpret engineering drawings, route cards, and inspection criteria
Select appropriate tooling and workholding for each job
Maintain high accuracy and surface finish standards
Perform in-process checks using standard measuring equipment
Diagnose and resolve machining or tooling issues
Record production and inspection data accurately
Keep the work area clean and compliant with safety requirements
Liaise with programming and quality teams as requiredEssential Skills and Experience
Proven CNC milling experience on Fanuc or Mazak machines
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
Precision engineering experience preferred
Confident using measuring tools and performing self-inspection
Methodical, reliable, and able to work independentlyBenefits
Permanent, full-time role
Day-shift position with structured working hours
Work in a precision engineering environment producing high-spec components
Opportunity to contribute to quality-driven processes and continuous improvement
If you’re an experienced CNC Miller Setter who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Rio at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed).
Holt Engineering
We source skilled mechanical and electrical talent for engineering blue collar roles across the UK. This includes CNC machinists (turning, milling, sliding head, EDM and programming), toolmakers, manual grinders and deburrers. We also recruit welders and fabricators (TIG, MIG and coded), sheet metal workers and steel erectors. On the assembly and test side, we place mechanical fitters, maintenance, paint spraying, laminators, deck fitters, assembly technicians and electrical technicians, electronic technicians, wire persons, IPC technicians, solderers, PCB assemblers and test technicians, plus production operatives and warehouse and stores staff
Salary description
£17.00 - £21.00 per hour