Precision CNC Mill-Turn Setter/Operator & Programmer

Prime Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator for a precision engineering company. You will set, program and run CNC centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches while reading drawings and selecting tooling.

Responsibilities include in-process inspection, first-off production, and liaising with Inspection and Machine Shop teams. On-machine programming and working with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of tooling and machining processes
• Experience producing precision components to tight tolerances
• A practical, problem-solving approach
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to work independent and as part of a team
• Experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls would be advantageous; Fusion 360 or GibbsCAM is a plus
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC machining centres
• Produce low-volume, precision components to customer specifications
• Use existing programmes, tooling and fixtures
• Programme new components from scratch where required
• Select appropriate tooling and make machine adjustments
• Produce and inspect first-off components
• Carry out in-process inspection and maintain quality standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and models
• Liaise with the Inspection and Machine Shop teams
• Identify and resolve machining issues where possible
• Operate multiple machining centres when required

Skills

Programming CNC

Engineering drawings

Tooling & machining processes

Tolerances

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork & independence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

Mazatrol controls

Fanuc controls

XYZ controls

Citizen controls

Fusion 360

Gibbs CAM

Job description

Prime Appointments in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator for a precision engineering company. You will set, program and run CNC centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches while reading drawings and selecting tooling.

Responsibilities include in-process inspection, first-off production, and liaising with Inspection and Machine Shop teams. On-machine programming and working with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.