CNC Setter Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Career progression

Modern equipment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub in Birmingham is seeking experienced CNC Setter Operators. The permanent, full-time roles involve setting and operating CNC milling/turning machines to engineering drawings, with strict tolerance checks.

Two roles across a 38-hour week, AM and PM shifts with shift allowances, training on entry and progression, modern equipment, and a quality-driven production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience setting and operating CNC machinery in manufacturing.
• Experience tooling changes, offset adjustments and basic programme edits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Good computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling, turning and other production machinery.
• Produce components to engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Select/install tooling, jigs, fixtures and cutting tools.
• Carry out tool changes, offset adjustments and minor programme edits.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure components meet quality standards and production schedules.
• Maintain production documentation and traceability.
• Support training of colleagues and maintain 5S housekeeping.

Skills

CNC Machining

Read Drawings

Tool Changes

Offset Adjustments

Precision Measurement

MS Office

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

Two CNC Setter Operator roles are available in Birmingham, working full time across a 38-hour week. The AM shift runs from early morning to early afternoon Monday to Thursday with a shorter Friday, while the PM shift covers afternoons and early evenings, each attracting a separate shift allowance. Pay starts at £33,581 during training and rises to £35,539 once completed, inclusive of the allowance. Applicants should have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, carry out tool changes and inspect finished parts to tight tolerances. Successful candidates will join a well-established manufacturing business offering structured training, career progression and modern equipment within a quality-driven production setting. Job Title: CNC Setter Operator - 2 roles available Location: Curdworth, Birmingham Salary: £33,581 during training, rising to £35,539 following successful completion of training, inclusive of shift allowance Hours: 38 hours per week Shift Pattern - AM Shift - 7.5% Shift Allowance Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm PM Shift - 20% Shift Allowance Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This permanent position offers excellent training, competitive pay, career progression, and the opportunity to work with modern CNC machinery in a quality-driven production environment. If you have experience setting and operating CNC machining centres and take pride in producing precision-engineered components, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling, turning, and other production machinery to manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications. Working closely with the production and engineering teams, you will ensure machines are running efficiently, maintaining high quality standards while meeting production schedules and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling, turning, and other production machinery.
• Produce precision-engineered components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Select and install tooling, jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Carry out tool changes, offset adjustments, and minor programme amendments where required.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure all components meet quality standards before progressing through production.
• Work with Production Coordinators and Engineers to optimise cycle times and machine performance.
• Report machine faults and production issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and full product traceability.
• Support and assist in training colleagues where appropriate.
• Follow production schedules and achieve daily manufacturing targets.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
• Work safely at all times, following company Health & Safety procedures.

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' experience setting and operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience carrying out tooling changes, offset adjustments, and basic programme edits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Competitive hourly rate with shift allowance.
• Pay progression following successful completion of training.
• Weekly rotating shift pattern with an early finish every Friday.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing environment with high-quality equipment.
• Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

If you're an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your skills will be valued and developed, we'd love to hear from you.