CNC Setter Operators

HR GO Recruitment; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Turners and CNC Milers to join a busy aerospace precision engineering subcontractor. This hands-on role requires setting and operating Mazak or Fanuc controlled machines and reading engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

Programming is a bonus but not essential; the starting salary is dependent on experience and UK right to work is required to be considered. This permanent position offers stability in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator in precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Mazak Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges).
• Detail-oriented with reliability and quality focus.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or mills to produce precision components.
• Set tooling, offsets and workholding; prove out and run jobs efficiently.
• Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish.
• Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection checks.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner and CNC Miller - Setter / Operator (Mazak or Fanuc) opportunities in this busy Aerospace Precision Engineering company.

We're recruiting strong CNC Setter/Operators (Turning and Milling) for a rapidly expanding subcontract aerospace precision engineering company. This is a hands-on role for experienced machinists who can confidently set and run jobs to tight tolerances using Mazak (Mazatrol) or Fanuc controls.

Programming experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or Mills to produce precision components to engineering drawings/specifications
• Set tooling, offsets, and workholding; prove out and run jobs efficiently
• Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish requirements
• Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection checks using measuring equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate where needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area

Essential Experience / Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (Turning and/or Milling) in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Mazak (Mazatrol) and/or Fanuc controls (essential)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Confident using measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, bore gauges)
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a quality-first mindset
• Good communication and teamwork

Desirable (Bonus)

• CNC programming (online/offline) or the ability to edit/optimise programs
• Aerospace/precision engineering background

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.