CNC Setter Operators

HR GO Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Setter/Operators for a busy aerospace precision engineering company in Saffron Walden. You will set and run jobs to tight tolerances on Mazak or Fanuc controls, with programming a bonus but not essential.

Relevant experience in turning and milling, ability to interpret drawings, and precision measurement skills are required. Permanent role with competitive hourly rate, UK right to work is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Mazak Mazatrol and Fanuc controls.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or mills to produce precision components to 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 when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area.

Skills

Mazak Mazatrol controls

Fanuc controls

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Job description

CNC Setter Operators

Job Reference: FJ-wdven

Manufacturing and Production Saffron Walden, Essex £18 - £22 per hour Permanent

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 elevate 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.