CNC Programmer Setter

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Early finish Fridays at 12:00

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Permanent position with long-term STAB

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Setter in the West Midlands. The role focuses on programming, setting and proving out jobs to tight tolerances, with a strong emphasis on quality and efficiency.

An attractive hourly rate is offered with overtime opportunities and a stable, long-term path. The position is a permanent role with a great work-life balance, including early Friday finishes and a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of CNC programming experience.
• Experience in CNC milling and/or turning.
• Ability to programme, set, run and prove out jobs independently.
• Strong reading of drawings, tolerances and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes.
• Prove out new programmes and adjust to meet results.
• Optimise cycles, tooling and processes for productivity.
• Work with FANUC, HURCO or similar controls.
• Read drawings and inspect to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Job description

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER

£16.50-£20.00 per hour + Overtime | Permanent | West Midlands

Looking for a CNC role with a great hourly rate, a shorter Friday and a stable, long-term future?

We're recruiting an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter to join a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in precision steel and duplex castings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional who enjoys programming, setting and proving out jobs, working to tight tolerances and taking pride in producing high-quality precision components.

With competitive pay, overtime opportunities and an early finish every Friday, this role offers an attractive balance of technical challenge and work-life balance.

What's on offer?

• £16.50-£20.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• Early finish every Friday at 12 noon
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am-4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am-12:00pm
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Permanent position with long-term stability
• Join an experienced, supportive engineering team
• Opportunity to develop machining processes and improve production efficiency

The Role - CNC Programmer / Setter

You'll play an important role in manufacturing precision components, taking ownership of CNC programming, setting and machining operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes
• Proving out new programmes and making adjustments to achieve the required results
• Optimising machining cycles, tooling and processes to improve productivity
• Working with FANUC, HURCO or similar CNC control systems
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances
• Machining precision steel and duplex casting components
• Carrying out in-process inspections and maintaining high-quality standards
• Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement
• Working closely with colleagues across production and engineering

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from experienced CNC Programmer Setters who can work confidently and independently within a precision engineering environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• At least 3 years' CNC programming experience
• Experience in CNC milling, CNC turning or both
• The ability to programme, set, run and prove out jobs independently
• A strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and machining processes
• Experience with FANUC, HURCO or similar controls (advantageous, but not essential)
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• A strong commitment to quality, accuracy and safe working practices

Whether your background is in CNC milling or CNC turning, we'd like to hear from you.