Cnc Machinist Setter/Operator

Kfm Recruitment Ltd; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kfm Recruitment Ltd in Barton-upon-Humber is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist Setter/Operator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will set and operate CNC machinery to produce precision components from engineering drawings, with exposure to CNC lathes, milling machines, and potential 5-axis work.

The role demands reading drawings, setting tools, and carrying out first-offs and dimensional checks, while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC milling and turning experience is essential.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Experience with Hurco machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• CAM experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong hands-on engineering background.
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Able to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Reliable and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Programming and setting CNC machinery
• Operating CNC lathes and milling machines
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Setting tools and checking machine settings
• Producing first-off components and carrying out dimensional checks
• Measuring components using precision inspection equipment
• Maintaining high standards of quality throughout production
• Loading and unloading CNC machinery as required
• Supporting the wider engineering team with assembly and manufacturing tasks
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment
• Following all company health and safety procedures
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet production requirements

Skills

CNC milling and turning

Setting and operating CNC machinery

Reading engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

CAM experience

Hands-on engineering background

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Planning workload

Team player

Tools

Hurco machinery

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist Setter/Operator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment in Barton-upon-Humber.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience in CNC milling and turning, looking for a hands-on role working to high standards and tight tolerances.

The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery, producing high-quality precision components from engineering drawings. The role will involve working with CNC lathes and milling machines, with the opportunity to gain experience on 5-axis machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming and setting CNC machinery
• Operating CNC lathes and milling machines
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Setting tools and checking machine settings
• Producing first-off components and carrying out dimensional checks
• Measuring components using precision inspection equipment
• Maintaining high standards of quality throughout production
• Loading and unloading CNC machinery as required
• Supporting the wider engineering team with assembly and manufacturing tasks
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment
• Following all company health and safety procedures
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet production requirements

Skills & Experience

• Previous CNC milling and turning experience is essential
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Experience with Hurco machinery would be advantageous
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• CAM experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Strong hands-on engineering background
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Good understanding of health and safety
• Able to plan and prioritise workload effectively
• Reliable and able to work well as part of a team

Experience within automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, or other precision/process manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Pay from £14 per hour
• Opportunity to work with modern CNC machinery
• Opportunity to develop your CNC and engineering skills
• Varied and interesting manufacturing workLong-term opportunity for the right candidate