Posted: 12h ago
The role
Job Description
Interaction Engineering
CNC Miller (3 & 5 Axis) – Aerospace & Composite Manufacturing
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Up to £18.00 per hour +
Full-Time | Permanent | Day Shift
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller to join a growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing business producing high-precision composite and metallic components.
This role is ideal for a skilled machinist with experience setting and operating CNC milling machines who enjoys working in a quality-driven environment where precision, traceability, and craftsmanship are paramount.
The Role
You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, including 5-axis equipment, producing tooling, fixtures, patterns and finished components to exacting standards. You'll also support manual machining activities and play a key role in maintaining quality and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC milling machines (3 to 5-axis).
- Manufacture tooling, fixtures and components to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
- Select tooling, set datums and offsets, and optimise machining processes.
- Conduct first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality standards.
- Assist with manual machining activities including mills and lathes.
- Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
- Strong machining knowledge across 3-axis and ideally 5-axis environments.
- Manual machining experience using mills and lathes.
- Experience with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls would be advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience within aerospace, defence, composites, or another regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
Equipment You'll Be Working With
- Advanced 5-axis machining centres
- Haas CNC milling machines
- Manual mills and lathes
- Precision inspection equipment
Hours
Monday – Friday
- Early Shift: 06:00 – 15:00
Potential opportunity for a late shift pattern in the future:
- Monday – Thursday: 14:00 – 01:00
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate up to £18.00 per hour DOE
- Overtime rate
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension after probation
- Private healthcare after one year's service
- Long-term career development within a specialist manufacturing environment
If you're a skilled CNC Miller looking to work on complex, high-value aerospace and composite projects, we'd love to hear from you.send your CV to
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