Aerospace CNC Setter/Operator - Mazak/Fanuc (Turn & Mill)

HR GO Group; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is recruiting for CNC Setter/Operator roles in Saffron Walden, Essex. You will set up and run Mazak or Fanuc controlled lathes and mills to produce precision components for aerospace engineering.

This is a hands-on, permanent role with a salary of £18-£22 per hour, depending on experience. Programming experience is a bonus but not essential; strong attention to detail, ability to read engineering drawings, and use of measuring equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or mills to produce precision components to drawings.
• Set tooling, offsets, and workholding; prove out and run jobs efficiently.
• Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish.
• Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection checks.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area.

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator experience

Mazak/Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment (micrometers, ver…

Tools

Mazak (Mazatrol)

Fanuc controls

Job description

HR GO Group is recruiting for CNC Setter/Operator roles in Saffron Walden, Essex. You will set up and run Mazak or Fanuc controlled lathes and mills to produce precision components for aerospace engineering.

This is a hands-on, permanent role with a salary of £18-£22 per hour, depending on experience. Programming experience is a bonus but not essential; strong attention to detail, ability to read engineering drawings, and use of measuring equipment are required.