CNC Miller

CNC Miller in Ampthill, BedfordshireApplyLocationAmpthill, BedfordshireSalaryNegotiableContractPermanent

CNC Miller

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering £40,000

Do you have experience using large 5 axis machinery?

Do you have milling experience?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the CNC Miller, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Operate, program, and maintain high‑precision CNC Milling machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop
• Being comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres
• Design machining processes
• Select and optimize tooling
• Write G‑code
• Oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs
• Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas
• Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your skillset may include:

• Program, set up, and run in multi-axis machining methods (3 to 5axis)

• Select, verify, and adjust tooling and fixtures for optimal performance

• Prove new programs on mock‑ups or dry runs, then transition to final product

• Provide input on tooling/fixture design and collaborate with suppliers on tool optimization

• Perform dimensional and surface‑quality checks using precision instruments

• Proficiency in Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain control languages

• Knowledge of multi‑axis machining strategies, tool‑path optimisation, and post‑processing

• Experience with precision inspection tools (CMM, optical comparators, coordinate measuring equipment)

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems

• Verify that finished components meet specifications

• Maintain updated records of tooling, parameters, and measurement results

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

CNC Miller

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering £40,000

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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