CNC Setter - Die Casting

Start People Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Stable manufacturing environment

Hands-on CNC setting role

Job summary

Start People Ltd in Burnley is seeking an experienced CNC Setter to join a busy die-casting/manufacturing site, focusing on setting, tooling, quality and production to ensure parts meet tolerances.

The role involves loading programs, setting offsets, first-offs, and supporting operators, with a day shift Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm and a £32,000 salary, offering an established environment and opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Setter in a metal fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines including milling machines, lathes and machining centres.
• Set tooling, offsets, fixtures and cutting parameters.
• Load and adjust CNC programmes as required.
• Carry out first-off inspections and adjust as needed.
• Maintain setting sheets and production records.
• Support operators and ensure smooth production flow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Skills

CNC setting

Reading engineering drawings

Tooling & fixtures

Offsets & work coordinates

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Milling machines

Lathes

Job description

CNC Setter – Die Casting

Location: Burnley

Hours: Monday - Thursday 6.00am - 3.00pm

Salary: £32,000

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Setter to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, machining aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components.

This is a hands‑on role focused on CNC setting, tooling, quality and production, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and components are produced accurately and efficiently.

The Role

• Set and operate CNC machines, including milling machines, lathes and machining centres
• Set tooling, offsets, work coordinates, fixtures and cutting parameters
• Load and make minor adjustments to existing CNC programmes
• Set machines for different components and production runs
• Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required
• Monitor tooling and replace worn or damaged tools
• Machine aluminium, zinc and other die‑cast components
• Ensure components meet required dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes
• Use verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, callipers and other measuring equipment
• Identify and resolve setting, tooling and machining issues
• Carry out basic machine checks and report faults
• Complete setting sheets, quality checks and production records
• Support operators and maintain efficient production flow
• Contribute to continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing

About You

You’ll ideally have previous experience as a CNC Setter or in a similar CNC machining role within a manufacturing environment.

You should have:

• Strong CNC setting experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and work‑holding
• Experience setting machine tools and cutting parameters
• Good understanding of engineering tolerances
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience machining aluminium, zinc or other die‑cast components would be advantageous. Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls and the ability to make minor programme edits would also be beneficial.

• Day shift - Monday - Thursday 6am - 3pm
• £32,000 per annum
• Permanent opportunity
• Established manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on CNC setting role
• Work with a variety of die‑cast components
• Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes

If you're an experienced CNC Setter looking for a new opportunity in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you.