CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator

Prime-Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Appointments seeks an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator in Chelmsford to join a precision engineering team. You will set, program and operate CNC machining centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches from established programmes or by creating new ones on the machine.

With strong machining knowledge, you will read drawings, select tooling, perform in-process inspection and ensure first-off parts meet tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling and machining processes with tight tolerances.
• Practical, problem-solving approach.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC machining centres.
• Produce low-volume, precision components to customer specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and models.
• Select appropriate tooling and make machine adjustments.
• Carry out in-process inspection and maintain quality standards.
• Identify and resolve machining issues where possible.
• Operate multiple machining centres when required.

Skills

Experience programming CNC machines

Read engineering drawings

Tooling and machining processes

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc

XYZ controls

Citizen controls

Fusion 360

Gibbs

Job description

CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator (97028) Chelmsford, England

Salary: GBP33000 - GBP39000 per annum + depending on experience

CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator | Precision Engineering | up to £39,000 | Chelmsford

The Role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator to join a precision engineering company in Chelmsford.

You will be responsible for setting, programming and operating CNC machining centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches across a range of materials. The role involves working from existing programmes as well as programming new components from scratch using on-machine programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC machining centres
• Produce low-volume, precision components to customer specifications
• Use existing programmes, tooling and fixtures
• Programme new components from scratch where required
• Select appropriate tooling and make machine adjustments
• Produce and inspect first-off components
• Carry out in-process inspection and maintain quality standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and models
• Liaise with the Inspection and Machine Shop teams
• Identify and resolve machining issues where possible
• Operate multiple machining centres when required

About You

The successful CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator will have a strong engineering background and previous experience setting and operating CNC machinery.

You should have:

• Experience programming CNC machines
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of tooling and machining processesExperience producing precision components to tight tolerances
• A practical, problem-solving approach
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Fusion 360 or Gibbs.

An engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification would also be beneficial.

The Package

• Up to £19 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm