CNC Setter Operators
- chelmsford, essex, CM1, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
CNC Turner and CNC Miller - Setter / Operator (Mazak or Fanuc) opportunities in this busy Aerospace Precision Engineering company.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
We're recruiting strong CNC Setter/Operators (Turning and Milling) for a rapidly expanding subcontract aerospace precision engineering company. This is a hands-on role for experienced machinists who can confidently set and run jobs to tight tolerances using Mazak (Mazatrol) or Fanuc controls.
Programming experience is a bonus, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC lathes or Mills to produce precision components to engineering drawings/specifications
- Set tooling, offsets, and workholding; prove out and run jobs efficiently
- Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish requirements
- Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection checks using measuring equipment
- Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate where needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area
Essential Experience / Skills
- Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (Turning and/or Milling) in a precision manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of Mazak (Mazatrol) and/or Fanuc controls (essential)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
- Confident using measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, bore gauges)
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a quality-first mindset
- Good communication and teamwork
Desirable (Bonus)
- CNC programming (online/offline) or the ability to edit/optimise programs
- Aerospace/precision engineering background
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.
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