Aerospace CNC Turner: Setter/Operator (Mazak/Fanuc)

HR GO Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator for a busy aerospace precision engineering company in Saffron Walden. The role involves setting and running CNC lathes to tight tolerances using Mazak or Fanuc controls, with programming experience a bonus.

You will set up tooling and offsets, perform first-off and in-process checks, and maintain accuracy and surface finish. The position is permanent and salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Setter/Operator in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Mazak Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Skilled with measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and bore gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision components to drawings/specifications.
• Set tooling, offsets, 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 when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area.

Skills

CNC Setter

Mazak/Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Technical drawings

Tight tolerances

Measuring equipment

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator for a busy aerospace precision engineering company in Saffron Walden. The role involves setting and running CNC lathes to tight tolerances using Mazak or Fanuc controls, with programming experience a bonus.

You will set up tooling and offsets, perform first-off and in-process checks, and maintain accuracy and surface finish. The position is permanent and salary depends on experience.