About this role
CNC Miller / Setter-Operator
Aerospace & Defence – 4 & 5-Axis CNC Machining
Romford, Essex
Permanent Position
£40,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Benefits
We’re partnered with an established aerospace and defence precision engineering business based in Romford, manufacturing high-quality, complex components for a growing order book.
Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator to join their established machining team.
This is a hands-on precision machining role for someone who understands CNC milling, can confidently set machines right first time and takes real pride in producing components to exacting aerospace standards.
You’ll be working across Matsuura 5-axis machining centres, Mori-Seiki horizontal machining centres and Haas VMCs, with genuine scope to develop your skills and share knowledge within an experienced engineering team.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery, producing precision aerospace and defence components while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and consistency.
What You’ll Be Doing
Setting and operating Matsuura 5-axis machining centresSetting and operating Mori-Seiki horizontal machining centresSetting and operating Haas VMCsWorking across 4 and 5-axis machiningCarrying out complex machine set-ups and changeoversWorking with multi-datum setting and complex offsetsSetting tooling and making necessary adjustmentsUsing Fanuc controlsEnsuring machines are set correctly and efficientlyCarrying out in-process inspection and quality checksDiagnosing and troubleshooting machine issuesProducing components to engineering drawings and customer specifications What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a CNC Miller / CNC Setter-OperatorStrong CNC milling experienceExperience with 4 and 5-axis machiningConfident with multi-datum setting and complex offsetsStrong knowledge of Fanuc controlsExperience with Matsuura, Haas and/or Mori-Seiki machineryAbility to set machines right first timeGood understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and inspectionStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilityAerospace or defence manufacturing experience would be highly advantageousA positive “can do” attitude and willingness to support the wider teamAn ONC / HND in Production or Mechanical Engineering, equivalent qualification or a completed manufacturing apprenticeship would be advantageous. What’s On Offer
Benenden Healthcare – employee contribution schemeEmployee Assistance Programme23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after five yearsFlexible start and finish times where possibleShorter working day on FridaysLife Assurance – 4x salaryPension – 3% company contributionEmployee discount schemeOn-site parkingEstablished and growing aerospace engineering environment The Opportunity
This isn't a basic machine operating position. We're looking for a skilled CNC Miller / Setter-Operator who is comfortable working with advanced machinery, complex set-ups and the demands of aerospace and defence manufacturing.
If you're experienced with 4 and 5-axis machining, understand multi-datum setting and complex offsets, and take pride in getting a machine set right first time, this is an opportunity to join an established engineering business where quality and technical capability genuinely matter.
You'll be working alongside an experienced team, with the opportunity to develop your skills, share knowledge and grow with the business.
If you're an experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator looking for a long-term opportunity in a technically strong aerospace environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
Please apply via the link and I’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion.