CNC Turners

HR GO Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator for a busy aerospace precision engineering company in Saffron Walden. The role involves setting and running CNC lathes to tight tolerances using Mazak or Fanuc controls, with programming experience a bonus.

You will set up tooling and offsets, perform first-off and in-process checks, and maintain accuracy and surface finish. The position is permanent and salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Setter/Operator in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Mazak Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Skilled with measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and bore gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision components to drawings/specifications.
• Set tooling, offsets, 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

CNC Setter

Mazak/Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Technical drawings

Tight tolerances

Measuring equipment

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Fanuc controls

Job description

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

We're recruiting strong CNC Setter/Operators 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 to produce precision components to engineering drawings/specifications
• Set tooling, offsets, 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 in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Mazak (Mazatrol) and/or Fanuc controls
• 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.