CNC Setter/Operator — Lathes & Mills (Days/Nights)| Pension

HR GO Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Attendance bonus

Long‑service awards

Permanent roles

4-day week

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to set, run and support CNC lathes or milling machines. Roles are available on day or night shifts, with shift premiums.

You will load programs, set tooling, and inspect first-off parts to drawing standards, while maintaining quality and contributing to continuous improvements on the shop floor. The position requires proven CNC setting/operating experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls, and strong drawing interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator (turning and/or milling).
• Fanuc control experience preferred (cross-training available).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes or milling machines to produce safe, consistent output.
• Load programs and set tooling, offsets and work holding to meet component requirements.
• Produce first-off parts for inspection and approval.
• Self-check and record quality to drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust to maintain output and reduce scrap.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and dimensions.
• Carry out routine maintenance within capability and area.
• Support continuous improvement in processes, methods and housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC setter/operator

Fanuc control

Drawing interpretation

Independent worker

Problem solving

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to set, run and support CNC lathes or milling machines. Roles are available on day or night shifts, with shift premiums.

You will load programs, set tooling, and inspect first-off parts to drawing standards, while maintaining quality and contributing to continuous improvements on the shop floor. The position requires proven CNC setting/operating experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls, and strong drawing interpretation skills.