CNC Setter/Operator

First Base; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and development

Modern workshop environment

Free on-site parking

Long-term permanent opportunity

Job summary

First Base in Stroud is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our on-site workshop. You will set up and operate CNC milling or turning machines, read engineering drawings and ensure components meet tight tolerances.

This permanent role offers a double day shift or permanent night pattern, with on-site parking and ongoing training in a modern workshop with well-maintained machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Machinist or similar role.
• Experience with CNC milling or turning machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work a double day shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines to manufacture precision components.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and basic programme edits where required.
• Inspecting components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment.
• Ensuring components are manufactured to required tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to meet production targets.
• Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Setter/Operator

CNC Milling/Turning

Fanuc/Mazak Controls

Reading Drawings

Attention to Detail

Shift Flexibility

Job description

CNC Machinist

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

Hours: Double Day Shift or Permanent Nights

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Machinist

• Setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines to manufacture precision components
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and basic programme edits where required
• Inspecting components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment
• Ensuring components are manufactured to required tolerances and quality standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working closely with production and quality teams to meet production targets
• Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives

Key Skills of a CNC Machinist

• Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter/Operator or similar
• Experience with CNC milling or turning machinery
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Mazak or similar controls would be advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work a double day shift pattern

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern workshop environment with well-maintained machinery
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term permanent opportunity with a growing business