CNC Setter Operator Miller

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free access to a local gym

Free on-site car parking

24 days' annual leave

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting a CNC Setter Operator Miller to join a world-leading aerospace component manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea. You will set and run milling machines, read engineering drawings, and produce high-quality aerospace parts for small batches.

The role requires strong Mazak machining centre experience, precision measurement skills, and the ability to work to tight tolerances. Excellent benefits and a stable permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive milling experience and ability to read detailed drawings.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery to tight tolerances.
• Proficient in using precision measuring equipment and metric/imperial measurements.
• Aerospace manufacturing exposure preferred; apprenticeship or equivalent training completed.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from drawings.
• Work to tight tolerances and production timescales.
• Set up various machine tools for operators when required.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect components.
• Ensure components are protected and prepared for transit.
• Mentor and support new staff as needed.
• Complete manufacturing paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Skills

Milling

CNC setting

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Mazak

Imperial/Metric

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Mazak machining centre

Job description

Permanent

£30,000 - £36,500 p/a

Southend-On-Sea, Essex

On-site

CNC Setter Operator Miller

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: £30,000 - £36,500 per annum

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm

A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for a CNC Setter Operator Miller to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances.

The Role

As a CNC Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales
• Setting a variety of machine tools for operators when required
• Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components
• Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transit
• Mentoring and supporting new members of staff where required
• Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive Milling experience is essential
• Proven skills setting and operating CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Confident using precision measuring equipment
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Mazak machining centre experience would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous
• Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses

Benefits

• £30,000 - £36,500 salary, depending on experience
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
• 24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free access to a local gym
• Free on-site car parking

Applicants requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.