Cnc Setter Operator

Odin Recruitment Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day shift

Early finish Fridays

Modern facility

Career development

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is assisting an established precision engineering manufacturer seeking a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator for a permanent day‑shift position. You will program, set up, and run 3‑ and 4‑axis vertical milling centres using Heidenhain controls to produce high‑precision components.

The role involves machining exotic alloys such as Inconel/Nitronic, interpreting drawings, selecting tooling, and conducting first‑off checks to ensure tight tolerances and quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Heidenhain CNC control systems.
• Experience operating CNC vertical machining centres.
• Ability to program directly at the machine.
• Experience machining exotic or difficult-to-machine materials, including Inconel, Nitronic, or similar alloys.
• Strong understanding of fixture setup, tooling selection, and work offset management.
• Knowledge of cutting tool technology and advanced machining techniques.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Program new CNC milling jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Set and operate CNC vertical milling machines.
• Load, prove out, edit, and optimise CNC programs.
• Set up and align fixtures, vices, tooling, and workholding equipment.
• Machine components from a range of materials, including high‑specification and difficult‑to‑machine alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and machining strategies.
• Conduct first‑off inspections and in‑process quality checks.
• Maintain tight tolerances and high quality surface finishes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining, tooling, and process‑related issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Adhere to all health, safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Op

Heidenhain controls

Machining centres

Machine programming at the machine

Inconel/Nitronic machining

Fixture setup & tooling

Cutting tool knowledge

Tolerances & quality

Problem solving

Independent/team work

Tools

Heidenhain

Job description

CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator

Overview

An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator to join its machining team on a permanent day‑shift basis. This role is ideal for a skilled CNC machinist with extensive experience programming, setting, and operating 3‑axis and 4‑axis vertical machining centres using Heidenhain control systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high‑precision components to exacting quality standards, including machining challenging and exotic materials such as Inconel, Nitronic, stainless steels, and other high‑performance alloys.

Key Responsibilities

• Program new CNC milling jobs directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Set and operate CNC vertical milling machines.
• Load, prove out, edit, and optimise CNC programs.
• Set up and align fixtures, vices, tooling, and workholding equipment.
• Machine components from a range of materials, including high‑specification and difficult‑to‑machine alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and machining strategies.
• Conduct first‑off inspections and in‑process quality checks.
• Maintain tight tolerances and high quality surface finishes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining, tooling, and process‑related issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Adhere to all health, safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Heidenhain CNC control systems.
• Experience operating CNC vertical machining centres.
• Ability to program directly at the machine.
• Experience machining exotic or difficult‑to‑machine materials, including Inconel, Nitronic, or similar alloys.
• Strong understanding of fixture setup, tooling selection, and work offset management.
• Knowledge of cutting tool technology and advanced machining techniques.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• High level of attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently or within a team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within one‑off, prototype, or small‑batch manufacturing environments.
• Background in high‑precision sectors such as aerospace, medical, motorsport, defence, energy, or oil and gas.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

What Is Offered

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and skills.
• Stable day‑shift working pattern.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Modern, well‑equipped machining facility.
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a growing precision engineering environment