Job Details: CNC Machinist

Company
Oxford Engineering
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary
£40,500 - £46,500
Job Ref.
78799
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
15/10/2026
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CNC Milling Programmer / Operator / Setter.

Key requirements:

  • Heidenhain
  • 5 axis milling
  • Online programming
  • Large parts
  • Tolerance of 20mm

 

PURPOSE OF JOB: to program, set up and operate all types of CNC mills to the optimum safe method.

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines

- Reading and interpreting from engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture to achieve a right first-time product.

- Creating layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters to achieve repeatable results by self or others.

- Ability to work by self to achieve exceptional high standards and deadlines.

- Able to qualify and document own work using a variety of measuring equipment.

- Ability and willingness to support and train others.

- To work safely using the appropriate PPE and maintain a safe and organised workplace.

- To continuously improve and provide time / cost saving ideas to supervisor wherever possible.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE required

- Time served apprenticeship would be preferred but not entirely necessary,

- Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines,

- Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required,

- Ability to undertake and be responsible of their own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports,

- Previous experience on Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak

- Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm

- Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m

- Trained in overhead crane training & manual handling beneficial but not essential as training can be provided,

- Good communication skills are essential,

- Reliable with a positive can-do attitude

- Focus on quality (right first time) and productivity essential

- Able to flex and support an ever-changing business

-Strong work ethic essential

INDUSTRIES we partner with;

- Medical

- Semi-conductor

- Nuclear

- Scientific

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Management and the team are very open and will assist with any problems. The shop floor is well structured, organised, and professional with state-of-the-art new CNC machines, Laser and CMM.

SALARY Competitive salary

JOB TYPE Full time role (39 hours per week)

LOCATION Based at Oxford Engineering, Abingdon

 

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