CNC Setter Operator

Owen Daniels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Northampton is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join a growing engineering team. The role involves setting and operating CNC machinery to produce components to exacting standards, within a rotating shift pattern.

The ideal candidate will read technical drawings, work with Fanuc controls, and apply knowledge of tooling, inspection and shop floor systems to maintain quality and productivity. This permanent, full-time position offers benefits and career progression.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and communicate technical information.
• Experience in CNC machining, including Fanuc-controlled machinery.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, work-holding and machining techniques.
• Excellent understanding of quality, inspection and shop floor systems.
• Engineering background with strong communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely set and operate machinery to produce components efficiently and to the required standards.
• Follow all relevant procedures, work instructions and Health & Safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and shift teams, ensuring key information and issues are promptly shared.
• Identify and report production issues, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area while supporting wider departmental requirements.

Skills

Technical drawings

CNC machining

Tooling & work-holding

Quality inspection

Engineering mindset

Communication

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Job description

Role: CNC Setter Operator

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Rotating shift pattern

Salary: Dependant on Experience + Benefits

Location: Northampton

Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking for your next challenge? If so, this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client, a leading engineering business, is recruiting for a CNC Operator due to growth in the business.

CNC Setter Operator - Key responsibilities:

• Safely set and operate machinery to produce components efficiently and to the required standards.
• Follow all relevant procedures, work instructions and Health & Safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and shift teams, ensuring key information and issues are promptly shared.
• Identify and report production issues, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area while supporting wider departmental requirements.

CNC Setter Operator - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read technical drawings and communicate technical information.
• CNC machining experience, including Fanuc-controlled machinery.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, work-holding and machining techniques.
• Excellent understanding of quality, inspection and shop floor systems.
• Engineering background with strong communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.