Job Details: CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator

Company
None
Location
Wigan, Lancashire
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Job Ref.
77236
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
29/09/2026
Benefits
25 Days Hols
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CNC MILLER - PROGRAMMER / SETTER

Location: Greater Manchester (West)

 

The Opportunity

 

With continued growth and a strong order book, our client is seeking an experienced CNC Miller - Programmer / Setter to join a well-established precision engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist confident in programming and setting CNC milling machines and producing complex, high-value components to demanding standards.

 

Package

 

The ideal candidate will be rewarded with an excellent Salary.

  • 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Funded company pension scheme.
  • Refreshments provided.
  • Regular overtime available
  • Anything over 38 hours worked per week paid at time and a half.
  • Experienced team with long tenure to collaborate with

 

Candidate Requirements

 

Time-served CNC machinist with relevant engineering training and qualifications.

Ideally qualified to GCSE level with City & Guilds, ONC or an equivalent engineering qualification.

Strong experience working within a precision engineering or closely related manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to programme and set CNC milling machining centres.

A good understanding of materials, machining methods and the production of components to tight tolerances.

Ideally be flexible to occasional overtime when the business needs require

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Programme and set CNC milling machining centres for low-volume, high-value component manufacture.

Interpret engineering drawings and computer-generated models to determine machining requirements.

Apply practical knowledge of materials, tooling and machining methods to achieve accurate results.

Produce complex precision components consistently within specified tolerances and quality requirements.

 

Desirable Experience

 

Previous experience programming CNC milling machining centres using Heidenhain and especially Hurco controls would be a distinct advantage, and proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 for 3D CAD modelling, CNC programming, toolpath generation, machining simulation, and process optimisation.

 

How to Apply

 

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and details of your availability. All applications will be handled confidentially by CareerMakers Engineering Perms Division.

 

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