CNC Miller Setter Operator

GPW Job Ref: E113298
CNC Miller Setter / Operator (Fanuc) with experience of manufacturing components in Stainless Steel / Aluminium required ASAP for a Permanent role in Knutsford Area.

Salary is £30,351 pa inclusive of 25% shift uplift (days salary, £24,281 pa) + Bens.

The basic working week is approx.

40 hours/week (Mon - Fri 6am-2pm & Mon - Thur 2pm-11pm & Fri 2-6pm) plus occasional O/T.

Salary & Benefits:-


Salary £30,351 pa inclusive of 25% shift uplift (days salary, £24,281 pa)
HoW: Approx.

40 hours/week – Early shift Mon - Fri 6am-2pm & late shift & Mon - Thur 2pm-11pm & Fri 2-6pm
20 days holiday plus bank holidays – increasing 1 day/year to max of 25 days plus bank holidays
Enhanced Company Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Occasional O/T @ 1.5x
Yearly company bonus
Rest room with TV, drinks & snacks machine, fridges, microwaves and sandwich ordering service.


Job Purpose: To effectively produce components using the to the required quality and timescale and in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.



The successful CNC Miller Setter / Operator day to day duties will include:


Prioritise, in accordance with Team Leader’s instructions and work in progress requirements, works orders received from the Cutting Room
Ensure material received is to specification.

Refer any inaccuracies to the Team Leader.
Identify and load the appropriate programme for the specific job, referring to the Pro-Engineer report.

If no programme exists or a program error has occurred report to the Team Leader
Manufacture components to production deadlines ensuring the CNC / manual machines are operated safely and that the appropriate checks have been carried out
Ensure that the completed component is checked against the specification, is de-burred and engraved and blasted as required
Manufacture jigs and fixtures to aid the machining of components
Follow the machine maintenance schedule; respond appropriately and quickly to machine alarms.
Report any faults with the machine to the Team Leader
Carry out weekly 5S audits on area as requested by Team Leader
Deal professionally, competently and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in problems and offer advice with verbal and written communications


To be suitable for this CNC Miller Setter / Operator role you must have the following experience / characteristics:


Must have previous experience of setting / operating Fanuc controlled CNC milling machines
Must have previous experience of using manual milling machine.
Ideally be a time served or completed relevant apprenticeship as a CNC / Manual machinist.
Must have undertaken formal training in CNC setting and operation.
Highly motivated and keen to succeed.


To be more suitable for this CNC Miller Setter / Operator role it would be more advantageous if you have the following skills / experience:


Ideally will have attended programming courses run by machine manufacturers.
Online programming experience.
Relevant qualifications in manual machining / CNC machining.
Previous experience of manufacturing stainless steel / aluminium parts.
Previous experience of using Hitachi Seiki HiCells C.N.C machines.


Key Words: C.N.C, 3-5 Axis, Miller, CNC, Milling, Machine Setter, C N C, Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Controls, C.N.C, Machinist, Machine Programmer, Turning, Lathe, Fanuc, Turner, Hitachi Seiki HiCells, Permanent, Full Time, Double Days shift, Warrington, Knutsford, Cheshire

The successful CNC Miller Setter / Operator will need to be flexible and be able to work overtime with little notice.

Will have previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

If you are interested in CNC Miller Setter / Operator role and have the required experience please click on the apply now button


  • Location: Knutsford, England
  • Salary: £24281 - £30351 per annum + 20-25 days+b/hols, pension & bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: GPW Recruitment Services
  • Posted: 10-Apr-2024
  • Posted on: careers4a.com