CNC Machinist; Turning & Milling

Location:

Irlam

Full-Time | Permanent

Working hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

Are you a skilled CNC Miller who takes pride in precision engineering?

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Machinist (Milling) to join our Machine Shop in Irlam. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be programming, setting and operating Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines, including machines equipped with 2-axis rotary tables.

If you enjoy working from detailed engineering drawings, improving cycle times and delivering high-quality components right first time, this could be the role for you.

The Role

As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for machining a variety of materials to meet production, quality and delivery targets. You’ll be trusted to manage jobs from drawing to finished part, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout.

Key duties include:

• Programming CNC milling machines using Fanuc Guide
• Setting and operating CNC mills, including 2-axis rotary tables
• Editing and optimising programs to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times
• Interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Selecting appropriate tooling, cutter presentation and coolant strategies
• Setting tool registers, offsets and cutter compensation
• Proving out new programs and troubleshooting issues
• Using Renishaw probing systems for setup and in-process inspection
• Inspecting first-off and sample components to ensure quality standards
• Monitoring milling, drilling, tapping, boring and pocketing operations
• Working with a range of materials (experience with PTFE or composites advantageous)
• Completing production documentation and recording job progress via SAP
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and fault reporting

You may occasionally be required to travel to other UK sites or Romania.

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served apprenticeship or minimum 3 years’ CNC milling experience
• Experience programming Fanuc-controlled CNC machines (XYZCB axis)
• Good understanding of conversational programming
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Renishaw probing systems desirable
• CAD/CAM experience (preferably EDGECAM) advantageous
• CMM experience beneficial
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) preferred

About You

You’re technically strong, organised and quality-focused. You take ownership of your work, support continuous improvement and are happy to share knowledge with colleagues. You understand the importance of health & safety and maintaining high engineering standards.

If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking for a stable, well-equipped machine shop where your skills will be valued, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the opportunity further.