Precision CNC Milling Setter & Operator

First Base; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting on behalf of our client in Derby for an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join the Manufacturing Department.

You will set up and operate CNC milling machines, read CNC code, adjust offsets and tool settings, and ensure parts meet rigorous aerospace-quality standards.

This permanent position offers stable hours and the chance to develop within a growing precision engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Aerospace standards experience required.
• Proven experience as CNC Milling Setter / Operator.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience setting and operating Heidenhain-controlled CNC milling machines.
• Experience working in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Around 3 years' experience in a similar CNC Milling Setter / Operator role.
• Apprentice trained with relevant engineering qualifications.
• Good understanding of CNC programming, offsets, tooling and machine setup.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work safely in a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines according to procedures.
• Read and interpret CNC code for setting and operation.
• Adjust datum settings, tool length and wear offsets.
• Set up workholding and tooling for milling.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Complete machining operations accurately to Job Card instructions and quality standards.
• Ensure all work meets required quality and engineering standards.

Skills

Aerospace standards

CNC Milling Setter/Operator

Engineering drawings

Heidenhain controls

High-precision manufacturing

3 years experience

Apprentice trained

CNC programming offsets tooling

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

Apprentice trained

Tools

Heidenhain CNC

Job description

First Base Employment is recruiting on behalf of our client in Derby for an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join the Manufacturing Department.

You will set up and operate CNC milling machines, read CNC code, adjust offsets and tool settings, and ensure parts meet rigorous aerospace-quality standards.

This permanent position offers stable hours and the chance to develop within a growing precision engineering environment.