Computer Numerical Control Machinist - #1674931

CNC Setter Operator

Permanent Position

Excellent Salary + Shift Premium

Double Day Shift

Mornings (Monday – Thursday - 5:45am - 13:30pm & Friday 5:45am - 12:15pm)

Afternoons (Monday – Thursday 13:15pm - 21:00pm & Friday 11:45am - 18:15pm)

Precision Manufacturing Business

My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within a Lean production environment using Lean methodologies the CNC Setter / Operator will be required to set and operate the CNC machines efficiently and effectively producing quality components to satisfy customer requirements.

CNC Setter Operator

Job Description

• Setting and operating machine tools efficiently and effectively to an acceptable level of performance.


• Machining a variety of components in different batch quantities within required standards.


• Checking the quality of all parts manufactured to ensure they are within tolerance.


• Operating a machine within the manufacturer’s recommendations, checking the fluid levels regularly and reporting any faults as soon as reasonable to Production and Maintenance Departments.


• Programme editing and proving within operator’s capability.


• Being flexible and motivated to utilise the machine tools to their optimum performance.


• Multi-machine manning to enhance machine spindle time on the CNC machines.


• Reading and interpretation of CNC programs, editing of speeds and feeds if required.


• Reading and interpretation of manufacturing and customer drawings.


• Use of measuring equipment e.g. CMM/Vernier/micrometres.


• Participation in root cause analysis and defect processes.


• Participating in cross functional teams.


• Ensuring continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.


• Performing any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested.

CNC Setter Operator

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• 10 years' experience setting and operating CNC Lathes or Mill/Turn machines


• Experience and knowledge of working in a similar role within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment

CNC Setter Operator

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications such as a recognised apprenticeship is desirable


• MAZAK machining experience (preferred but not essential)