CNC Miller & CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operators

Two vacancies

Esher, Surrey

Salary: £20–£24 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing precision engineering business supplying high-quality components into demanding industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Oil & Gas.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit experienced CNC Miller Programmers / Setter / Operators and CNC Turner Programmers / Setter / Operators to join their team on a permanent basis.

These are excellent opportunities for skilled machinists with strong programming, setting and operating experience who are confident producing complex, high-precision components to tight tolerances.

The client is looking for candidates with experience in either CNC Milling or CNC Turning, with strong programming capabilities and the ability to work independently within a precision engineering environment.

The Roles

CNC Miller – Programmer / Setter / Operator

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines.

• Experience with 3- and 4-axis milling machines is essential.

• 5-axis milling experience would be highly advantageous.

• Set tooling, work-holding and offsets.

• Produce complex, high-precision components to tight tolerances.

CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.

• Strong CNC turning programming experience is essential.

• Set tooling, work-holding and offsets.

• Produce precision-turned components to engineering specifications.

• Troubleshoot machining issues and make programme and offset adjustments.

• Experience with Fanuc or other relevant CNC controls would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)

• Programme, set and operate CNC machinery.

• Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances.

• Select and set appropriate tooling, work-holding and machine offsets.

• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection.

• Use measuring equipment to ensure component quality and accuracy.

• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimise machining processes.

• Make necessary programme and offset adjustments.

• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and machine care.

• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in either CNC Milling or CNC Turning.

• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Good knowledge of tooling, cutting conditions and machining processes.

• Experience manufacturing components to tight tolerances.

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace or Defence manufacturing experience.

• Experience working within a high-quality precision engineering environment.

• CNC/CAM programming experience.

• Experience machining complex components.

• Knowledge of multiple CNC control systems.

For the Miller position: 3- and 4-axis experience is essential, with 5-axis experience highly advantageous.

For the Turner position: Strong CNC turning programming experience is required, alongside setting and operating capabilities.

Salary & Benefits

• £20–£24 per hour, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Company pension.

• Overtime paid at 1.5x.

• Free on-site parking.

• 39-hour working week.

What's next?

 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 booked on a site visit then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk

Immediate starts are available!

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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