CNC Mill/Turn Setter Operator — From-Scratch Programming

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator to join a precision engineering company.

You will set, program and operate CNC machining centres, producing small to medium batches across various materials. On-machine programming and from-scratch component programming.

The role requires reading drawings, tooling knowledge, and a practical problem-solving approach; experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong tooling and machining process knowledge.
• Produces precision components to tight tolerances.
• Practical, problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls advantageous.
• Knowledge of Fusion 360 or Gibbs CAM advantageous.

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.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling and turning

Reading engineering drawings

Tooling knowledge

Quality control / first article

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc

XYZ controls

Citizen controls

Fusion 360

Gibbs CAM

Job description

Prime Appointments in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator to join a precision engineering company.

You will set, program and operate CNC machining centres, producing small to medium batches across various materials. On-machine programming and from-scratch component programming.

The role requires reading drawings, tooling knowledge, and a practical problem-solving approach; experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.