CNC Milling Setter & Programmer - Precision & Growth

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is actively seeking a skilled CNC Setter / Programmer (Milling) for a site in Chelmsford. The role involves setting, programming and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components, with emphasis on efficiency and quality in every cycle.

The candidate will interpret engineering drawings, select tooling, and continuously improve processes. It offers a competitive salary, on-site work, and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in setting and operating CNC Milling machines.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and using precision measuring equipment.
• Desirable: CNC programming with Fanuc, Heidenhain or Siemens; CAM software such as Fusion 360, Edgecam, or Mastercam; 3, 4 and 5-axis milling; Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines using CAM software and/or machine controls.
• Set and prepare machines for production runs, selecting tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters.
• Prove out new programs, optimise cycle times and quality, edit existing programs.
• Ensure program storage and control align with company procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Programming

Reading Drawings

Measuring Equipment

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Edgecam

Mastercam

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is actively seeking a skilled CNC Setter / Programmer (Milling) for a site in Chelmsford. The role involves setting, programming and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components, with emphasis on efficiency and quality in every cycle.

The candidate will interpret engineering drawings, select tooling, and continuously improve processes. It offers a competitive salary, on-site work, and opportunities for training and progression.