CNC Miller

Description:

CNC Miller
High-Precision Engineering | R&D and Prototype Manufacturing
TXM Recruit is supporting a leading engineering organisation in the recruitment of an experienced CNCMiller to join its growing manufacturing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist to work within a fast-paced, R&D-focused environment, producing complex, high-value components for prototype and low-volume production programmes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating high-precision CNC milling machines, including 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining centres.
You will also help develop machining strategies, optimise tooling and processes, and work closely with engineering teams and tooling suppliers to improve manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
As a CNC Miller, your responsibilities will include:
* Programming, setting, and operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
* Editing and proving out CNC programs using Heidenhain, Fanuc, and Siemens controls.
* Setting fixtures, tooling, work offsets, and machine parameters.
* Producing complex, high-value components for R&D, prototype, and low-volume production requirements.
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
* Selecting and optimising tooling, cutting strategies, and machining processes.
* Making tooling, program and work-offset adjustments as required.
* Inspecting completed components using precision measuring equipment and hand gauges.
* Interpreting CMM inspection results and making appropriate machining adjustments.
* Supporting the development of new machining processes, tooling, and fixture designs.
* Working closely with engineering teams to improve machining methods and component manufacturability.
* Using structured problem-solving techniques to resolve machining and process-related issues.
* Producing accurate work instructions, process documentation, and change-order records.
* Supporting corrective-action plans and monitoring the effectiveness of process improvements.
* Coordinating with production planners to balance workload, priorities, and turnaround requirements.
* Participating in daily shop-floor briefings to discuss objectives, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
* Mentoring and supporting apprentices and less-experienced machinists.
* Contributing to 6S, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
* Strong experience programming, setting, and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines.
* Proven experience across 3-, 4-, and ideally 5-axis machining.
* Experience using Heidenhain, Fanuc, and/or Siemens CNC controls.
* The ability to edit G-code and prove out new or modified CNC programs.
* Experience producing complex, high-precision components.
* The ability to work confidently from detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
* Strong knowledge of tooling selection, workholding, feeds, speeds and machining strategies.
* Experience using precision measuring equipment and interpreting CMM inspection results.
* A practical and methodical approach to troubleshooting machining and manufacturing issues.
* The ability to manage competing priorities and meet delivery commitments.
* Experience working within a 6S, lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement environment.
If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking to work on complex, high-precision components within an advanced R&D and manufacturing environment, please apply today