CNC Miller (Programmer / Setter / Operator) Up to £20p/h
Dorset
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Flexible 4-Day Working Week (MondayThursday)
Contek Recruitment Solutions are currently working with a small, well-established precision engineering company to recruit an experienced CNC Miller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit machine shop of around six skilled engineers, where quality, precision and craftsmanship are central to everything they produce.
The company operates within a sub-contract precision engineering environment, manufacturing high-precision components across a variety of industries. Their work focuses on producing complex parts to exacting standards and tight tolerances, with quality and reliability at the core of their manufacturing processes.
The Role
As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, working on a range of precision components from drawings and CAD data.
You will be working predominantly on 3-axis to 5-axis CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls, producing low to medium batch work typical of a sub-contract machining environment.
This is a hands-on role within a small team, where individuals take ownership of their work and contribute to maintaining high standards of machining and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines (35 axis)
Working with Heidenhain controls
Producing precision machined components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Selecting tooling, offsets and machining strategies
Conducting in-process inspection and quality checks
Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high machining standards
Experience Required
Proven experience as a CNC Miller (Programmer / Setter / Operator)
Strong experience with Heidenhain control systems
Experience machining complex components in a sub-contract precision environment
Ability to work from engineering drawings independently
Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining strategies
Desirable (not essential):
CAD/CAM programming experience (ideally Mastercam)
Working Hours
This role offers a flexible 4-day working week:
Monday Thursday
Typical working window: 6:30am 5:30pm (flexible within this period)
This structure offers an excellent work-life balance with every Friday off.
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