CNC Setter Operator

West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays and shift pay

Ongoing technical training

Professional manufacturing environment

Job summary

West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub in the Birmingham area is recruiting a CNC Setter Operator to set and run CNC milling and turning machines, manufacture precision components from engineering drawings, and contribute to a high-quality production environment.

The role requires at least two years’ CNC experience, the ability to interpret drawings, complete tooling changes, and perform basic CNC edits. Training progression and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery.
• Ability to complete tooling changes and offset adjustments.
• Some experience making basic CNC programme edits.
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience inspecting precision-engineered components.
• Ability to use verniers, micrometers and gauges accurately.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling and turning machinery.
• Produce components to drawings, specifications and defined tolerances.
• Install tooling, jigs, fixtures and cutting tools.
• Complete tool changes and adjust offsets.
• Make minor CNC programme edits as required.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections.
• Use measuring equipment to verify tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and help improve cycle times.
• Identify and report faults or production issues.
• Maintain production records and traceability.
• Support less-experienced colleagues when required.
• Maintain a clean, 5S workplace.

Skills

CNC setting

CNC operations

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Basic computer literacy

Education

A Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Verniers / micrometers

Job description

Job Title: CNC Setter Operator Location: Curdworth, Birmingham Salary: Approximately £33,576 during training, rising to approximately £35,535 following training, including shift allowances Hours: 38 hours per week Shift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoons Contract: Permanent

Set precision components, not just load machines. Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking for a stable, permanent position with structured pay progression and an early finish every Friday?

We are recruiting for an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, machinery and production capabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will set and operate CNC milling, turning and other production machinery to manufacture precision components from engineering drawings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery
• Producing components to drawings, specifications and defined tolerances
• Selecting and installing tooling, jigs, fixtures and cutting tools
• Completing tool changes and adjusting offsets
• Making minor CNC programme amendments where required
• Conducting first-off and in-process inspections
• Using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Monitoring machine performance and helping to improve cycle times
• Identifying and reporting faults or production issues
• Completing production records and maintaining product traceability
• Supporting less-experienced colleagues when required
• Maintaining a clean, organised workplace in line with 5S
• Following all quality and Health & Safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• At least two years' experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery
• The ability to complete tooling changes and offset adjustments
• Some experience making basic CNC programme edits
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience inspecting precision-engineered components
• The ability to use verniers, micrometers and gauges accurately
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Basic computer literacy

A Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, but relevant practical experience is more important.

Salary and Shift Pattern

The training rate is £14.94 per hour, increasing to £15.81 per hour following successful completion of training.

Morning Shift - 7.5% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am-12:00pm

Afternoon Shift - 20% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
• Friday: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Based on the weekly rotation, the total annual earnings are approximately:

• £33,576 during training
• £35,535 following training

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment as a CNC Setter Operator
• Clear pay progression following training
• Competitive rotating-shift allowances
• Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Modern CNC machinery and a quality-led production environment
• Long-term stability with opportunities to progress
• A supportive and experienced engineering team