CNC Programmer Setter Operator

3Sixty Talent Management Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x pay

Bonus scheme

Company pension

25 days holiday + BH

Sick pay

Modern workshop

Job summary

3Sixty Talent Management Ltd in Letchworth is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter to join a precision engineering team. You will program, set up and operate Doosan machining centres to produce high-quality components for aerospace, automotive and general engineering.

This permanent role is 37.5 hours per week with overtime, a bonus scheme and pension; applicants should read engineering drawings and use CAD/CAM tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC milling and programming (essential).
• Experience setting and operating CNC machining centres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of Delcam or SpaceClaim would be an advantage (training available).
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties where required.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machining centres from scratch and existing programs.
• Setting and operating Doosan machining centres.
• Carrying out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Optimising tooling and cutter paths to improve cycle times and efficiency.
• Manufacturing precision one-off press tools for in-house production.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC programming

Machine setup

Reading drawings

CAD/CAM

Delcam

SpaceClaim

Doosan machines

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Delcam

SpaceClaim

Doosan machining centres

Job description

CNC Programmer / Setter

Letchworth

£17.00 - £22 pe hour(DOE) + Overtime + Bonus Scheme

Permanent - 37.5 Hours Per Week

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter to join a highly skilled manufacturing team, working with modern machinery on a wide range of precision engineering projects. Youll be producing high-quality, one-off and low-volume components for customers across the aerospace, automotive, and engineering sectors.

If youre passionate about CNC machining, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in producing precision work to the highest standards, wed love to hear from you.

Whats in it for you?

• £17.00£22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Regular overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
• Performance bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension and sick pay scheme
• Modern workshop with high-end machinery and tooling
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, growing business with genuine long-term career prospects

The Role:

As a CNC Programmer / Setter, youll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating Doosan machining centres, producing precision components and one-off press tools to exact customer specifications.

Your Responsibilities:

• Programming CNC machining centres from scratch and existing programs
• Setting and operating Doosan machining centres
• Carrying out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are met
• Optimising tooling and cutter paths to improve cycle times and efficiency
• Manufacturing precision one-off press tools for in-house production
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

What Were Looking For:

Were looking for an experienced CNC professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for precision engineering.

Ideally youll have:

• Proven experience in CNC milling and programming (essential)
• Experience setting and operating CNC machining centres
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using CAD/CAM software
• Knowledge of Delcam or SpaceClaim would be an advantage (training available)
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties where required