Aerospace CNC Setter/Operator: Turning & Milling

HR GO Recruitment; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Turners and CNC Milers to join a busy aerospace precision engineering subcontractor. This hands-on role requires setting and operating Mazak or Fanuc controlled machines and reading engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

Programming is a bonus but not essential; the starting salary is dependent on experience and UK right to work is required to be considered. This permanent position offers stability in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator in precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Mazak Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges).
• Detail-oriented with reliability and quality focus.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or mills to produce precision components.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Turners and CNC Milers to join a busy aerospace precision engineering subcontractor. This hands-on role requires setting and operating Mazak or Fanuc controlled machines and reading engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

Programming is a bonus but not essential; the starting salary is dependent on experience and UK right to work is required to be considered. This permanent position offers stability in a growing sector.