CNC Milling Setter/Operator

Beason Recruitment Group; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Beason Recruitment Group is seeking a CNC Milling Setter/Operator in Market Harborough. Set and operate CNC milling machines on vertical centres to produce precision parts from drawings.

You will work on modern CNC machinery, applying careful measurement, inspection and quality checks to meet tight tolerances. Days shift, permanent role, with pay above local average depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Milling Setter/Operator.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Confident use of measuring equipment.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• A quality-focused attitude.
• Reliability and pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working on vertical machining centres, including Doosan machinery.
• Producing precision machined components from engineering drawings.
• Carrying out basic programme edits where needed.
• Checking your own work using measuring equipment.
• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Producing small to medium batch work.
• Keeping your work area organised and machines running efficiently.

Skills

CNC Milling

Machine setup

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Tight tolerances

Quality mindset

Reliability

Tools

Doosan machinery

Job description

CNC Milling Setter/Operator

Location: Market Harborough

Pay: £17.50 – £19.50 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Day shift

Are you a CNC Milling Setter/Operator looking for a proper engineering role with good machinery, varied work, and pay that sits above the local average?

This is a great opportunity to join a long-established, family-run precision engineering business that has been producing high-quality machined components for decades. They have a strong reputation for quality, service and long-term stability, and they are now looking to add an experienced CNC Miller to their team.

You will be working on modern CNC milling machinery, including vertical machining centres, producing precision components for a range of customers. The work will suit someone who enjoys setting, operating, working from drawings, checking their own work and taking pride in getting the job right.

The Role

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines


• Working on vertical machining centres, including Doosan machinery


• Producing precision machined components from engineering drawings


• Carrying out basic programme edits where needed


• Checking your own work using measuring equipment


• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards


• Producing small to medium batch work


• Keeping your work area organised and machines running efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a CNC Milling Setter/Operator


• Good knowledge of setting and operating CNC milling machines


• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings


• Confident use of measuring equipment


• Experience working to tight tolerances


• A quality-focused attitude


• Reliability, good attention to detail and pride in your work

Experience with Doosan machines would be beneficial, but not essential.

Why Apply?

• £17.50 – £19.50 per hour, depending on experience


• Pay above the local average


• Stable, long-established engineering company


• Family-run business with a strong reputation


• Modern CNC machinery


• Varied precision engineering work


• Permanent day shift role


• Opportunity to join a business that values skilled machinists