CNC Miller / CNC Machinist

Join a precision engineering team producing high-tolerance CNC milled components for aerospace and other high-spec sectors, supporting safe, compliant manufacture through programme prove-out, quality checks and continuous improvement.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: CNC Milling Technician, CNC Milling Setter / Operator, CNC Programmer, CNC Milling Operator, Precision Machinist

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Flexibility of hours to suit the requirements of the role – Additional hours when required etc.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CNC Miller / CNC Machinist within a modern machining environment supporting civil and military aerospace programmes, alongside other high-spec sectors.

As a CNC Miller / CNC Machinist you will set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines, prove out programmes on new components, and ensure documentation and routing details remain accurate.

This CNC Miller / CNC Machinist role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, quality diagnosis (5 Why / RCCA) and driving continuous improvement (Kaizen / 6S) while supporting and upskilling operators.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the CNC Miller / CNC Machinist include:

Set And Operate CNC Milling Machines: Set and run 3-axis CNC mills to produce high-tolerance components

Prove Out New Programmes: Trial new programmes on first-offs and feed required changes back to programming for implementation

Maintain Programme Documentation: Ensure programme documentation is correct, controlled and kept up to date

Support Production Operators: Provide day-to-day technical support to CNC operators to protect quality and delivery

Improve Methods and Processes: Identify efficiency opportunities and contribute to improved machining methods and workflows

Train And Upskill Operators: Deliver ongoing training to raise skill levels and standardise best practice

Verify Routing and Cycle Times: Check work centre, narratives and cycle times, and report discrepancies to planning

Diagnose Quality Issues: Use structured root cause tools such as 5 Why and RCCA to resolve non-conformances

Drive Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in CI activities including Kaizen and 6S

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

CNC Milling Background: Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in a precision environment

Programme Prove-Out Capability: Proven experience of proving out new components and capturing programme changes

Quality And Accuracy Focus: Experience working to tight tolerances (e.g., +/-0.01mm) with a right-first-time mindset

Problem-Solving Approach: Ability to carry out effective quality diagnosis using tools such as 5 Why / RCCA

Strong Teamwork: Able to support others, communicate clearly and multi-task in a fast-paced shopfloor environment

Flexible Attitude: Willingness to adapt hours and support business needs when required

DESIRABLE

Aerospace Or High-Spec Sector Experience: Background in aerospace, nuclear, medical, automotive (high end) or motorsport machining

Regulated Quality Standards: Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or EASA Part 21 (G) requirements

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Experience participating in Kaizen / 6S activities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14219

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