CNC Setter

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Private Health Insurance

26 Days Holiday ( BH)

Job summary

Bedford area role for an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling machines, producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. You will read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and manage multiple machines to hit delivery targets.

The ideal candidate will have CNC setup, tooling and workpiece preparation expertise, with formal CNC qualifications (HNC/HND or City & Guilds). Training on Heidenhain controls is available.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC Machinist with experience in 3- and 5-axis.
• Skilled in CNC setup, tooling and workpiece preparation.
• HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
• Operating multiple machines as required to meet production schedules.

Skills

CNC Machinist

3-axis

4-axis

5-axis

GD&T

Education

HNC/HND

City & Guilds

apprenticeship in CNC machining

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Job description

CNC Setter Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes £30,000 - £38,000 Day Shifts (7am-3pm) Overtime/Shift Premiums Training Private Health Insurance 26 Days Holiday ( BH) Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company during an exciting period of growth, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects.On offer is a hands‑on position where you will work on unique, high‑value components used to manufacture scaled models for aerodynamic testing in an industry leading facility.This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator to join their team and play a key part in the ongoing success and development of their globally recognised operation.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances.

The Role:

• Programming, setting, and operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles
• Operating multiple machines as required to meet production schedules
• Monday to Friday, days-based (38 hours per week)

The Person:

• Proven CNC Machinist with experience in 3- and 5-axis
• Skilled in CNC setup, tooling, and workpiece preparation
• HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification/apprenticeship in CNC machining
• Experience with Heidenhain controls desirable (training available)

• Day Shifts (7am-3pm)
• Overtime/Shift Premiums
• Training
• Private Health Insurance
• 26 Days Holiday ( BH)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.