CNC Setter Operators

HR GO Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Setter/Operators for a busy Aerospace Precision Engineering company in the UK. You will set up and run jobs to tight tolerances on Mazak (Mazatrol) or Fanuc controls, using precision measuring equipment with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

Programming experience is a bonus but not essential; the role is permanent with salary dependent on experience. You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Setter/Operator in turning or milling in a precision environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances with micrometers and verniers.
• Proven capability to set tooling, offsets and workholding for first-off and in-process checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or mills to produce precision components as per drawings and specs.
• Tooling, offsets and workholding setup; prove out and run jobs efficiently.
• Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish requirements.
• Complete first-off, in-process and final inspections with measuring equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc Controls

Reading Drawings

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc

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 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.