CNC Milling Programmer Setter Operator - Night Shift

  • Optima UK Inc Ltd
  • Coventry, Warwickshire
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Role: CNC Miller Programmer
Location Coventry

Shift: Night Shift - Flexible Start/Finish (4 Days Per Week Monday-Thursday)
Pay Rate / Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • Up to 50,000 salary

  • 4 day working week (Monday-Thursday)

  • Flexible night shift hours

  • Opportunity to help establish a new night shift

  • Career progression and long-term growth

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Modern CNC machining environment

  • Company pension

  • Free onsite parking

  • Stable employment within a growing engineering group

The Company:

A Midlands-based engineering group operating across multiple sites is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to help launch a new night shift. The business offers precision CNC machining, fabrication, tooling, jig and fixture design, material handling equipment, and bespoke automated machinery.

With modern CNC machines supported by in-house CAD design and CAM programming, projects can move quickly from concept to finished production. This role offers the chance to directly influence the new night shift and support growth within the machining department.

The Job Role:

This is a hands-on role for a CNC Miller Programmer looking to take responsibility and help shape a new shift.

Responsibilities:

  • Program CNC milling machines using Fusion360

  • Set and operate Haas CNC machines with Fanuc controls

  • Create, edit and optimise CNC programs for production

  • Produce precision components from drawings and CAD models

  • Support prototype and low-to-medium batch production

  • Carry out tooling selection, offsets and machine setup

  • Inspect components to meet tolerance and quality standards

  • Contribute to the efficiency and development of the night shift

The Candidate:

The ideal CNC Miller Programmer will:

  • Have proven experience as a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator

  • Be proficient with Fusion360

  • Have experience with Haas CNC machines

  • Understand Fanuc controls

  • Be able to read and interpret technical drawings

  • Have experience machining a range of materials to tight tolerances

  • Be confident working autonomously and problem solving

This role suits a CNC Miller Programmer seeking greater responsibility and the chance to influence a new shift within a growing engineering business.

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