5-Axis CNC Milling Setter/Operator – Precision Powertrain

Anne Corder Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator in Northampton to set up and run 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines, delivering high-tolerance components for advanced powertrain systems.

You will work with Matsuura and Mazak equipment, interpreting drawings and GD&T while maintaining tight tolerances. The role requires independent work and strong team collaboration within a precision engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with 5-axis CNC machine tools.
• Experience with 3-axis milling is beneficial.
• Experience with Matsuura machines and Fanuc controls; Mazak/Mazatrol is advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce precision components.
• Operating advanced CNC machinery including Matsuura and Mazak machines.
• Setting up components and machining processes to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Supporting problem-solving and identifying improvements to tooling and processes.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize setup, tooling and manufacturing methods.

Skills

CNC milling

5-axis machining

GD&T

reads engineering drawings

Tools

Matsuura

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Job description

Anne Corder Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator in Northampton to set up and run 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines, delivering high-tolerance components for advanced powertrain systems.

You will work with Matsuura and Mazak equipment, interpreting drawings and GD&T while maintaining tight tolerances. The role requires independent work and strong team collaboration within a precision engineering environment.