Precision CNC Mill-Turn Setter & Programmer

Prime-Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Appointments seeks an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator in Chelmsford to join a precision engineering team. You will set, program and operate CNC machining centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches from established programmes or by creating new ones on the machine.

With strong machining knowledge, you will read drawings, select tooling, perform in-process inspection and ensure first-off parts meet tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling and machining processes with tight tolerances.
• Practical, problem-solving approach.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience with Mazatrol, Fanuc, XYZ or Citizen controls is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC machining centres.
• Produce low-volume, precision components to customer specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and models.
• Select appropriate tooling and make machine adjustments.
• Carry out in-process inspection and maintain quality standards.
• Identify and resolve machining issues where possible.
• Operate multiple machining centres when required.

Skills

Experience programming CNC machines

Read engineering drawings

Tooling and machining processes

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc

XYZ controls

Citizen controls

Fusion 360

Gibbs

Job description

Prime-Appointments seeks an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Operator in Chelmsford to join a precision engineering team. You will set, program and operate CNC machining centres, producing precision components in small to medium batches from established programmes or by creating new ones on the machine.

With strong machining knowledge, you will read drawings, select tooling, perform in-process inspection and ensure first-off parts meet tight tolerances.