CNC Miller

CNC Miller

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + overtime available
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, working shift patterns

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced CNC Millers to join a growing manufacturing operation based in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern engineering environment producing high-precision components for the Aerospace, Defence, Energy and Chemical sectors. The successful candidates will benefit from ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and company procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Program machines and prepare jaws, parallels, jigs and fixtures for production runs.
• Produce first-off components and support prove-out activities alongside Production Engineering.
• Run production batches in line with standard operating procedures and routing instructions.
• Machine a range of materials including alloy steels, nickel-based alloys, super alloys, stainless steels and duplex alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings using both metric and imperial measurements.
• Carry out in-process inspections using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control, Inspection and Maintenance departments.
• Utilise computer systems to load programs and record production activities.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all quality, health and safety, and environmental procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

The Candidate

Essential Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines, vertical borers or horizontal borers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to shift working.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using Fanuc control systems.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Chemical or Precision Engineering sectors.
• Experience with live tooling.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Regular overtime opportunities available during weekdays and weekends.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee discount programme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, including development onto advanced 5-Axis Mill/Turn machinery.

Cost code: S96

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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