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Posted 02 August, 2026

CNC Miller (Setter / Operator)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Halifax, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CNC Miller (Setter / Operator)£16.00 per hour + Day Shift + Early Finish Friday + OvertimeHalifax, West Yorkshire

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Are you a CNC Miller with experience setting and operating vertical CNC milling machines, looking for a permanent days-based role offering optional overtime and an early finish every Friday?

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On offer is the opportunity to join an established precision engineering business manufacturing high-quality machined components. You will work as part of a production team within a hands-on machining environment.

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In this role, you will set and operate CNC vertical milling machines, load fixtures and vices, prepare and adjust cutting tools, and upload and verify existing CNC programs. You will also set tool offsets, make minor program adjustments where required and carry out in-process inspections using micrometers, verniers and gauges.

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This role would suit an experienced CNC Milling Setter and Operator who can interpret engineering drawings.

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THE ROLE

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* Set and operate CNC vertical milling machines* Load fixtures, vices, workholding equipment, tooling and existing CNC programs* Set tool offsets, make minor program adjustments and carry out in-process inspections* Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm, and Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm

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THE PERSON

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* Previous experience as a CNC Milling Setter and Operator* Able to read engineering drawings and use micrometers, verniers and gauges*Understanding of CNC machining, tooling and working to tight tolerances* Commutable to Halifax

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Reference:BBBH26588A

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Keywords: CNC Miller, CNC Milling Setter, CNC Milling Operator, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Machinist, Milling Machinist, CNC Vertical Milling, Vertical Milling Machines, CNC Machine Setter, CNC Machine Operator, Precision Engineering, Precision Machining, Engineering Drawings, Tight Tolerances, Tool Offsets, Minor Program Editing, CNC Programs, Cutting Tools, Tooling, Fixtures, Vices, Workholding, Micrometers, Verniers, Gauges, In-Process Inspection, Quality Inspection, Heidenhain, Heidenhain Controls, Manufacturing, Halifax, West Yorkshire.

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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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