Job Details
Job Title: CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £17.50 – £19.80 per hour DOE (£34,500 – £39,000+)
Benefits
- Day shift only
- Early finish every Friday
- Modern machining environment
- Long‑term career opportunity
- Overtime opportunities available
Company
A well‑established precision engineering business with a reputation for delivering high‑quality machined components to demanding industries. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, the company continues to invest in its people, equipment and machining capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join a growing business that values technical ability, quality workmanship and continuous improvement. The company offers a supportive working environment, varied work and long‑term career stability.
Working Hours
- 38 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join an established precision machining team.
As a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating 3 and 4 Axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls. The role involves machining complex, high‑precision components from a variety of materials, including exotic alloys such as Inconel and Nitronic.
Key Responsibilities
- Program new jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls
- Set and operate CNC milling machines
- Load, edit, prove out and optimise CNC programs
- Set fixtures, vices, tooling and work offsets
- Machine components to tight tolerances and high‑quality standards
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Select appropriate tooling, feeds and speeds
- Carry out first‑off and in‑process inspections
- Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Strong knowledge of Heidenhain control systems
- Experience programming at the machine
- Background operating vertical milling machines
- Experience machining exotic materials such as Inconel, Nitronic or similar alloys
- Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes
Why Should You Apply?
This CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator opportunity offers the chance to join a respected precision engineering business with a secure order book and a strong reputation for quality. You’ll work on challenging, high‑specification components rather than repetitive production work, whilst enjoying a stable day‑shift pattern and an early finish every Friday.
If you’re an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator looking for a long‑term opportunity within a modern engineering environment, this CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator position could be the ideal next step in your career.
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