Cnc Setter Operator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group are seeking a CNC Machine Setter & Operator to join a precision engineering workshop in Aylesford. You will set, run and maintain turning and milling centres, load materials, select tooling and ensure first-off inspections meet drawing tolerances.

Working independently with minimal supervision, you will own quality and contribute to continuous improvement while keeping the workshop clean, safe and well-organised. The position offers a salary up to £36,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Solid, up-to-date experience setting and operating CNC turning and milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and check work to tolerance.
• Confident working independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC turning centres and/or vertical machining centres, selecting and preparing tooling.
• Load materials, establish datums, and run production batches with minimal supervision.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections to ensure components meet drawing tolerances.
• Identify and resolve machining issues quickly to reduce downtime.
• Provide feedback on programme performance and suggest improvements to tooling or methods.
• Complete works orders accurately and maintain clear production records.
• Support machine care routines and highlight any maintenance needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Quality-focused

Tools

CNC turning centers

Vertical machining centers

Job description

A well-established precision engineering company is seeking a CNC Machine Setter & Operator to join their team in Aylesford.

The Role

We are looking for skilled and proactive CNC Setters & Operators to set, run and maintain high-precision turning or milling centres. You will work independently on a range of materials, take full ownership of quality, and help keep production flowing smoothly and efficiently.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up CNC turning centres and/or vertical machining centres, selecting and preparing the correct tooling
• Load materials, establish datums, and run production batches with minimal supervision
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections to ensure components meet drawing tolerances
• Identify and resolve machining issues quickly to reduce downtime
• Provide feedback on programme performance and suggest improvements to tooling or methods
• Complete works orders accurately and maintain clear production records
• Support machine care routines and highlight any maintenance needs
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop

The Candidate – Essential

• Solid, up-to-date experience setting and operating CNC turning and/or milling machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and check work to tolerance
• Confident working independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
• Organised, reliable, and willing to take ownership of quality and output

The Package

• Salary up to £36,500