CNC Setter Operator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

25 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Aug day off

Early Friday finish

On-site parking

On-site canteen

Wellbeing facilities

Company pension

PPE provided

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Setter in Nottinghamshire to join a precision engineering team. You will own your machine, set up 3- to 5-axis milling operations, and produce components to tight tolerances.

The role is permanent with regular hours and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a high-integrity environment. Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace, or oil and gas sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC setting experience and ability to set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Experience with 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Good understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• A positive and supportive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining processes.
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Checking components against required quality standards.
• Taking ownership of machine performance and completed work.
• Supporting colleagues across the production department.
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CNC setting

CNC milling

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

CNC Miller Setter

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: Circa £40,000+ depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Setter to join a well-established precision engineering business.

The company manufactures high-integrity components for technically demanding sectors, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and oil and gas.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its production team with a skilled CNC Setter who can work independently and consistently achieve demanding quality standards.

The Role

As a CNC Miller Setter, you will take ownership of your machine and produce precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.

You will work with modern CNC milling machinery and automation while contributing positively to the wider production team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining processes
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Checking components against required quality standards
• Taking ownership of machine performance and completed work
• Supporting colleagues across the production department
• Contributing to continuous improvement activitiesCandidate Requirements

• Strong CNC setting experience
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Experience with 3, 4 or 5-axis machining
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work
• A positive and supportive approach to teamwork

Experience within nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil and gas or another high-integrity manufacturing environment would be highly desirable.

Previous experience working with specialist materials or within regulated manufacturing supply chains would also be advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary circa £40,000+, depending on experience
• Overtime available at time and a half
• 25 days' holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Additional company day off in August
• Early Friday finish
• Flexible working arrangements
• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Wellbeing facilities
• Company pension
• PPE provided
• Development opportunities within a growing business Apply