CNC Setter & Operator (HAAS) – Precision Machining

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join the manufacturing team in Aldridge. The role focuses on setting and operating HAAS CNC machines, with programming experience advantageous but not essential.

You will read engineering drawings, set up tooling and offsets, perform first-off checks, and verify components with calipers and micrometers to ensure tight tolerances. Day shifts and a competitive hourly rate from £14.50 are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating HAAS CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiar with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Strong problem-solving and attention to quality.
• Health and safety awareness in manufacturing.
• CNC programming/CAD/CAM, GD&T and Fanuc controls experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate HAAS CNC machines for production.
• Set up tooling, fixtures and machine parameters for production runs.
• Carry out machine adjustments and offsets.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Check components meet dimensions and tolerances.
• Use vernier and micrometers for inspections.
• Carry out first-off and ongoing dimensional checks.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining or tooling issues.
• Monitor tooling condition and make adjustments or changes where necessary.
• Carry out basic preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
• Ensure finished components meet the required quality standards.
• Record relevant production and inspection information where required.
• Work closely with Production and Quality to resolve any manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working area.

Skills

CNC setter/operator

HAAS CNC

Reading drawings

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Health & safety awareness

CNC programming / CAD-CAM / GD&T

Tools

CAD/CAM

Fanuc controls

GD&T

Job description

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join the manufacturing team in Aldridge. The role focuses on setting and operating HAAS CNC machines, with programming experience advantageous but not essential.

You will read engineering drawings, set up tooling and offsets, perform first-off checks, and verify components with calipers and micrometers to ensure tight tolerances. Day shifts and a competitive hourly rate from £14.50 are on offer.