CNC Machinist Setter/Operator

KFM Ltd; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Modern CNC machinery

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

KFM Ltd in Barton-upon-Humber is recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist Setter/Operator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will program, set and operate CNC milling and turning machines, with exposure to 5-axis machinery, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining tight tolerances.

This hands-on role offers a long-term opportunity to develop CNC skills on Hurco machinery and work as part of a skilled team, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC milling and turning experience is essential.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• CAM experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

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

CNC Turning

Setting & Operating

Reading Drawings

Tight Tolerances

CAM Experience

Hurco

Quality Focus

Team Player

Health & Safety

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 work
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate