CNC Miller Programmer

This permanent, day-shift role as a CNC Miller Programmer is based in Rugby with a specialist engineering business. The successful candidate will programme, set and operate CNC milling machinery, producing high-precision components from detailed engineering drawings and customer specifications. Responsibilities include creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes, working confidently with G-code based controls, and programming directly at the machine where required. The role involves working with Fanuc controls and Mill+, programming and machining 4-axis components, and setting and running jobs through from initial setup to completion. The salary is £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.

CNC Miller Programmer

Location: Rugby
Salary: -36,000 - -39,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Shift: Day Shift

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a specialist engineering business based in Rugby.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist with strong programming capability who is looking to join a technically focused manufacturing environment where precision, quality and engineering expertise are highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery, producing high-precision components from detailed engineering drawings and customer specifications.

The Role

As a CNC Miller Programmer, your responsibilities will include:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines

• Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes

• Working confidently with G-code based controls

• Programming directly at the machine where required

• Working with Fanuc controls and Mill+

• Programming and machining 4-axis components

• Setting and running jobs through from initial setup to completion

• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings

• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining strategies

• Producing components to tight tolerances and specified quality standards

• Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks

• Identifying and resolving machining or programming issues

• Making programme adjustments to optimise machining processes

• Working independently and taking ownership of assigned work

About You

We're looking for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer with a strong background in precision machining and CNC programming.

Ideally, you will have:

• 10+ years' experience in CNC milling

• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience

• Proven experience writing and editing CNC programmes

• Good knowledge of Fanuc controls

• Experience using Mill+

• Previous experience with 4-axis machining

• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining processes

• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills

• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative

• Good communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a technically driven and well-established engineering business where your programming and machining expertise will be valued.

You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-precision components within a skilled manufacturing environment, with scope to further develop your technical capabilities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Salary: -36,000 - -39,000 DOE

Interested?

If you're an experienced CNC Miller Programmer looking for your next long-term opportunity in the Rugby area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or contact [Recruiter Name] for a confidential discussion.