CNC Setter/Operator

Kinetic plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 6%

Quarterly production bonus

Shift premium after training

Cross-skilling in milling

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join our established engineering and manufacturing team. You will set up and run CNC turning and milling machines, read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances, ensuring high quality and production efficiency.

The role is permanent with a day shift (07:00–16:45) and opportunities to progress to enhanced shifts with higher pay.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualifications.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• CNC turning and milling experience with tight tolerances.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning and milling machinery.
• Use Siemens CNC controls and demonstrate experience with relevant CNC control systems.
• Set up machines, tooling and workholding in line with setup sheets and production requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacture components to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing dimensional and visual quality checks.
• Use measuring equipment, including Vernier callipers, micrometers, PI tapes, CMM and inspection arms.
• Monitor machining processes, maintain cycle times and take corrective action where required.
• Create or amend setup sheets and ensure production requirements are clearly documented.
• Work safely with materials and components, including lifting and slinging where required.
• Operate forklift trucks where trained and authorised.
• Complete daily machine checks, routine maintenance and relevant production records.
• Maintain component identification and traceability, including cast numbers.
• Follow health and safety, housekeeping, environmental and 5S procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Cell Leader and Supervisor to support production targets.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Siemens controls

Reading drawings

First-off inspection

Measuring equipment

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Setup & tooling

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Siemens CNC controls

CMM

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

CNC Setter/Operator

Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist to work on precision‑engineered components, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy andproduction efficiency.The successful candidate will have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, working to tight tolerances and interpreting engineering drawings.Candidates with strong CNC turning experience who are keen to develop their milling skills will also be considered.Initial Shift PatternDay ShiftMonday to Thursday, 07:00 until 16:45Pay rate: £16.46 - £18.46 per hour, depending on experience.Shift Opportunities - Once Fully TrainedFollowing successful training and development, there will be opportunities to move onto enhanced shift patterns with increased pay rates.Day ShiftMonday to Thursday, 07:00 until 19:0017% shift allowanceExample: £16.46 per hour increases to £19.26 per hourNight ShiftMonday to Thursday, 19:00 until 07:0036.29% shift allowanceExample: £16.46 per hour increases to £22.43 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning and milling machinery.
• Use Siemens CNC controls and demonstrate experience with relevant CNC control systems.
• Set up machines, tooling and workholding in line with setup sheets and production requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacture components to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing dimensional and visual quality checks.
• Use measuring equipment, including Vernier callipers, micrometers, PI tapes, CMM and inspection arms.
• Monitor machining processes, maintain cycle times and take corrective action where required.
• Create or amend setup sheets and ensure production requirements are clearly documented.
• Work safely with materials and components, including lifting and slinging where required.
• Operate forklift trucks where trained and authorised.
• Complete daily machine checks, routine maintenance and relevant production records.
• Maintain component identification and traceability, including cast numbers.
• Follow health and safety, housekeeping, environmental and 5S procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Cell Leader and Supervisor to support production targets.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualifications and experience.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• CNC turning and milling experience, or strong CNC turning experience with a willingness to learn milling.
• Experience using Siemens CNC controls.
• Experience machining components to demanding tolerances.
• Experience working with large components, including diameters of up to 2.3 metres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a range of precision measuring equipment in metric and imperial measurements.
• Understanding of quality procedures, inspection requirements and product traceability.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and production efficiency.

Desirable Experience

• Bespoke, one‑off and low‑volume manufacturing.
• Lifting and slinging.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%.
• Production bonus of up to £360 every quarter.
• Opportunity to increase earnings through enhanced shift working once fully trained.
• Opportunity to develop additional CNC milling skills and become multi-skilled across turning and milling.