CNC Setter Operator (4-5 Axis) – Aerospace Precision

GTS Group Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd. in South Oxfordshire is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator for aerospace and defence components. You will be responsible for setting, running, inspecting, and finishing parts in a small-batch, 24/7 cell, ensuring high-tolerance quality for safety-critical systems.

The role involves full responsibility for tool selection, programming insight, and direct inspection using MPI and other checks, in a permanent onsite environment with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC setting experience on milling and turning (setting, not just operating).
• Ability to read and understand CNC code at the machine interface.
• Ability to fully interpret detail, assembly and finishing process drawings.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools and how different materials machine.
• Experience with inspection methods such as MPI and pressure testing.
• Some exposure to SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Fully setting and operating new 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines and multi-turret CNC lathes.
• Planning and loading work for both manned day production and unmanned running in a 24/7 cellular environment.
• Hand deburring and fettling detail components.
• Inspecting components, including MPI and paint finish checks.

Skills

CNC setting (milling & turning)

CNC code reading

Interpretation of drawings

Cutting tools knowledge

MPI/Pressure testing inspection

SAP exposure

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Job description

GTS Group Ltd. in South Oxfordshire is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator for aerospace and defence components. You will be responsible for setting, running, inspecting, and finishing parts in a small-batch, 24/7 cell, ensuring high-tolerance quality for safety-critical systems.

The role involves full responsibility for tool selection, programming insight, and direct inspection using MPI and other checks, in a permanent onsite environment with a competitive package.