Experienced CNC Miller Machinist - Leading Hand

Experienced CNC Miller Machinist - Leading Hand

Location: Rugby

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 DOE + £2,500 Leading Hand allowance

Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Miller looking for your next challenge, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility within the workshop?

We are currently recruiting for an established and growing precision engineering company based in Rugby, supplying high-quality components to a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and general engineering.

Due to continued growth and investment in technology, they are looking for an experienced CNC Miller Machinist to join their team.

This is primarily a hands-on CNC machining position, with the opportunity to take on Leading Hand responsibilities. Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience is not essential, but candidates with the ability and willingness to take on additional responsibility will be particularly well suited.

The Role

As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, producing high-quality precision components to customer specifications.

Alongside your CNC responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to support the smooth running of the workshop by taking on a range of Leading Hand duties, helping to coordinate the shop floor and ensure production runs efficiently.

Key CNC responsibilities include:

Program, set and operate CNC milling machines

Online programming using G-code

Work with Fanuc / Mill Plus controls

Machine components using 4-axis milling

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards

Carry out setting and prove-out of jobs

Troubleshoot machining and production issues

Work efficiently and use your own initiative

Maintain a high standard of quality and productivity

Leading Hand responsibilities include:

Liaise closely with the Shop Floor Manager to support daily production requirements

Allocate tasks and work to members of the shop floor team

Assist with material coordination to ensure jobs are ready for production

Support process optimisation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

Assist with troubleshooting machining, production and workflow issues

Help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards

Previous Leading Hand experience is desirable but not essential. The company is looking for someone with the technical ability, initiative and communication skills to step into this additional responsibility.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

10+ years' CNC milling experience

Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines

Experience with Fanuc controls and Mill Plus

Strong knowledge of G-code / online programming

Experience working with 4-axis CNC milling

Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings

A strong technical and engineering background

Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Strong attention to detail

The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Good communication and organisational skills

The ability or willingness to take on Leading Hand responsibilities

What's on Offer?

£36,000 - £39,000 salary, depending on experience

Additional £2,500 Leading Hand allowance for the successful candidate taking on the additional responsibilities

Permanent position with an established precision engineering business

Opportunity to work on technically challenging CNC machining projects

Modern manufacturing environment with continued investment in technology

Opportunity to develop into a key role within the workshop

Long-term career opportunity within a growing business

If you're an experienced CNC Miller with strong Fanuc, Mill Plus and online programming experience, and you're interested in taking on additional responsibility within a busy precision engineering environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact us for more information.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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