CNC Setter/Operator (Aerospace) – Centreless Grinding

Actio Recruitment; Rochford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee shopping discounts

16 days annual leave

Job summary

Actio Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join an aerospace engineering business in Rochford, Essex. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC machines and learning centreless grinding within a precision engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision engineering setting, reading engineering drawings, and working with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel, with tight tolerances and micrometre measurements.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Setter/Operator in a precision engineering environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience desirable.
• Able to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Experience with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Willing to learn centreless grinding and develop new skills.
• Reliable, quality‑focused and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines and second‑operation equipment.
• Learn and develop centreless grinding as part of daily role.
• Operate grinders, drill banks, markers, deburring equipment, and torque testers.
• Carry out first‑off inspections and in‑process quality checks.
• Read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Use micrometres and precision measuring equipment.
• Help minimise scrap and improve production efficiency.
• Complete daily maintenance and production documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Work in line with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures.

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator

Precision engineering

Reading drawings

Micrometre use

Tight tolerances

Tools

Grinders

Drill banks

Part markers

Deburring equipment

Torque testers

Depitching presses

Job description

Actio Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join an aerospace engineering business in Rochford, Essex. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC machines and learning centreless grinding within a precision engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision engineering setting, reading engineering drawings, and working with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel, with tight tolerances and micrometre measurements.