Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
WF Tech is recruiting on behalf of a long-established precision engineering company with over 35 years of manufacturing excellence.
With an outstanding reputation for producing complex, high-quality precision components, the business supplies a diverse customer base across demanding industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Defence, Medical and other advanced engineering sectors. Their commitment to quality, investment in cutting-edge technology and highly skilled workforce has made them a trusted manufacturing partner to customers throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller – Setter/Operator to join their modern machining facility in Welwyn Garden City.
Working on a Mazak i-600 5-axis machining centre integrated with a PALLETECH automation system, you'll play a key role in producing complex precision components while helping maximise machine utilisation through multi-pallet and lights-out manufacturing.
The Role
You'll be responsible for setting and operating a Mazak i-600 5-axis machining centre, ensuring components are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Working alongside the programming and quality teams, you'll help optimise production, improve cycle times and maintain the exceptional manufacturing standards the company is known for.
Key Responsibilities
⦁ Set and operate a Mazak i-600 5-axis machining centre with PALLETECH pallet automation.
⦁ Set fixtures, tooling, work offsets and tool lengths.
⦁ Verify first-off components and carry out in-process inspections.
⦁ Edit and optimise ISO/EIA programs at the machine.
⦁ Manage production priorities across the PALLETECH system.
⦁ Inspect components using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and CMM reports where required.
⦁ Carry out routine machine maintenance and tool life management.
⦁ Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
⦁ Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
⦁ Work closely with Programming and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
⦁ Maintain high housekeeping and 5S standards.
About You
You'll ideally have:
⦁ Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines within a precision engineering environment.
⦁ Experience with Mazak machining centres, ideally the Mazak i-600.
⦁ Experience with PALLETECH automation would be highly advantageous.
⦁ Ability to edit ISO/EIA (G-code) programs.
⦁ Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures and precision machining techniques.
⦁ Experience working to tight tolerances (typically ±0.01mm).
⦁ Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
⦁ Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
⦁ A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
⦁ Flexibility to work overtime when required.
Desirable Experience
⦁ Multi-pallet production and lights-out machining.
⦁ Renishaw probing cycles.
⦁ Tool management systems.
⦁ Continuous improvement techniques including 5S, SMED and Kaizen.
What's on Offer
⦁ £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
⦁ Monday to Friday days (8:00am – 4:30pm)
⦁ Enhanced overtime rates
⦁ Company pension
⦁ 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days after three years' service
⦁ Uniform provided
⦁ Free on-site parking
⦁ Ongoing training on advanced Mazak technology and automation systems
⦁ The opportunity to join a financially secure, well-established engineering business with an excellent reputation for quality and long-term staff retention
If you're an experienced CNC Miller – Setter/Operator looking to work with advanced 5-axis machining technology while becoming part of a respected precision engineering company with a proud 35-year history, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact WF Tech for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
How to Apply
Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
Immediate starts are available!
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year