CNC Setter Operators

HR GO Group; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is recruiting for CNC Setter/Operator roles in Saffron Walden, Essex. You will set up and run Mazak or Fanuc controlled lathes and mills to produce precision components for aerospace engineering.

This is a hands-on, permanent role with a salary of £18-£22 per hour, depending on experience. Programming experience is a bonus but not essential; strong attention to detail, ability to read engineering drawings, and use of measuring equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator experience

Mazak/Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment (micrometers, ver…

Tools

Mazak (Mazatrol)

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Setter Operators

Job Reference: FJ-wdv5n

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.