CNC Setter Operator

Envisage Recruitment Limited; Frankley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual holiday plus bank …

Company pension scheme.

Access to virtual GP services.

Employee wellbeing and assistance

Opportunities to develop technical_sk

Job summary

Envisage Recruitment Limited is partnering with a Birmingham-based manufacturer to recruit a skilled 5-Axis CNC Machine Setter/Operator. You will set up and operate 5-axis centres to deliver high-quality parts.

Working with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, you will read drawings, prove programs, adjust tooling, and perform first-off inspections to ensure accuracy and productivity. Twilight shift with development opportunities in a specialist environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC centres.
• 5-axis machining experience.
• Reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Setting tools, work offsets and fixtures.
• First-off inspections and in-process quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Work with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls.
• Load, prove and run CNC programs following procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Set workpieces, fixtures, tooling and offsets accurately.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Maintain production records and support continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times and tooling performance.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis machining

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Tool setting & offsets

Inspection with measuring equipment

Teamwork & safe practice

Tools

PowerMill

Job description

5-Axis CNC Machine Setter/Operator

Location: Frankly - Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Shift: Twilight shift - 4pm till 10pm Mon- Thurs and Fri - 10am - 4pm

Benefits

• 33 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas shutdown, subject to the agreed holiday arrangement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to virtual GP services.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking experienced 5-Axis CNC Machine Setter/Operators to join its manufacturing team. These positions are suited to skilled machinists who can set, operate and monitor advanced CNC machinery while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and productivity.

Working with specialist materials and complex components, you will play an important role in delivering consistent, high-quality machined products to customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Work with machines using Heidenhain and Fanuc controls.
• Load, prove and run CNC programs, following approved procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and machining instructions.
• Set workpieces, fixtures, tooling and tool offsets accurately.
• Check tools, workholding and machine condition before starting production.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Monitor machining operations, identify faults and make authorised adjustments where appropriate.
• Work alongside offline programmers to prove programs and resolve machining issues.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, tooling performance and machining quality.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC machining centres.
• Practical experience with 5-axis machining.
• Working knowledge of Heidenhain and Fanuc CNC controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand machining tolerances.
• Experience setting tools, work offsets, fixtures and cutting parameters.
• Competence in component inspection and use of measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of machining safety, quality procedures and production standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machining issues and work effectively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience machining tooling boards, composites, plastics or specialist materials.
• Experience working with complex 3D components and multi-axis toolpaths.
• Familiarity with PowerMill-generated CNC programs.
• Experience conducting first-off inspections and supporting program prove-outs.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a hands‑on, quality‑focused machinist who understands the demands of 5‑axis machining and can confidently set up and operate CNC equipment. You will take ownership of your work, follow safe working practices and contribute positively to the wider production team.