Day-Shift CNC Setter Operator — Precision Machining

NP Aerospace, Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (9% employer/employee)

Life cover 3x salary

Health plan (BHSF Cash Healthcare)

Career development

Defence community leave

Job summary

NP Aerospace, Ltd. in Coventry is seeking a skilled CNC Cutting Machine Setter Operator to join our production team on the day shift. You will set up, operate and optimise CNC machinery to produce precision components from engineering drawings, ensuring tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities include tooling selection, machine calibration, routine maintenance and accurate record-keeping. You will work safely within health and safety procedures and collaborate with colleagues to

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.
• Ability to read Manufacturing Instructions and process specs to meet tolerances.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and quality procedures in a machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines (lathes, mills or multi-axis) for production runs.
• Operate CNC machines and monitor machining processes to ensure quality.
• Load materials, set tools and run production jobs across multiple machines if required.
• Perform tooling selection and calibration to support efficient production.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping to maintain reliability.
• Maintain production records and ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC machinery

Machine setup

Calibration

Tooling selection

Quality inspection

Measurement accuracy

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

NP Aerospace, Ltd. in Coventry is seeking a skilled CNC Cutting Machine Setter Operator to join our production team on the day shift. You will set up, operate and optimise CNC machinery to produce precision components from engineering drawings, ensuring tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities include tooling selection, machine calibration, routine maintenance and accurate record-keeping. You will work safely within health and safety procedures and collaborate with colleagues to