Senior CNC Setter/Operator (Milling)

JOTA Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5 day week

5 weeks holiday

Onsite gym

Private medical insurance

Company car scheme

Job summary

JOTA Group is seeking a Senior CNC Setter/Operator in Hastings to take ownership of complex 3, 4 and 5-axis milling operations. You will select tooling, fixtures and work-holding, prove-out CAM programs, and set up for production while maintaining GD&T accuracy.

You will work closely with Production Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement, mentor apprentices, troubleshoot issues and maximise productivity on precision-engineered components for motorsport and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior CNC Setter/Operator with 3, 4 & 5-axis milling experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven capability to prove-out CAM CNC programs and set tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the complete machining process from loading programs to final inspection.
• Select tooling, fixtures and work-holding to maximise accuracy and efficiency.
• Prove-out new CAM CNC programs and suggest process optimisations.
• Set offsets and verify machine setup for production.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections to ensure GD&T conformance.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Produce or modify work-holding as required.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and support TPM/6S on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with Programming, Engineering and Quality teams to drive improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and support less experienced colleagues.

Skills

CNC milling

CAM programming

GD&T

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Your mission

We're looking for a highly skilled CNC Setter/Operator with a proven track-record of producing complex high-quality machined parts using 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC Milling machines. If you take pride in producing precision-engineered components, enjoy solving complex machining challenges, and want to work in a quality-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work with modern CNC machinery, contribute to continuous improvement, and play an important role in delivering high-quality components for our customers.

About The Role

As an experienced Setter/Operator, you'll take ownership of the complete machining process, including:

• Setting and operating 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC milling machines from engineering drawings & job pack documentation
• Selecting tooling, fixtures and work-holding to achieve the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency
• Working closely with the Production Engineering team to prove-out new CNC programs, providing feedback for process optimisation to ensure quality and efficiency targets are consistently achieved
• Loading proven CNC programs, setting tool offsets and proving the machine setup ready for production, providing detailed feedback on potential process improvements where relevant
• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections to ensure components meet specification and GD&T requirements
• Troubleshooting machining issues and making the necessary adjustments to maintain quality and maximise productivity
• Producing or modifying work-holding where required
• Performing routine machine maintenance and supporting TPM and 6S activities
• Working closely with Programming, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams to continuously improve processes
• Supporting and mentoring apprentices and less experienced colleagues where appropriate

Your profile

You’ll be someone who enjoys taking ownership of your work and has the confidence to set machines independently.

You’ll Have

• Proven experience as a Senior CNC Setter/Operator with relevant CNC milling experience, including proving out of new CAM CNC programs.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling and work-holding
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong experience of working with modern IT systems to support production and inspection requirements on the shopfloor.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work on challenging projects
• A commitment to producing right-first-time quality
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, safety and housekeeping
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team

Why us?

You’ll be joining a business that values skilled machinists and invests in quality, safety and continuous improvement. Your experience will be trusted, your ideas welcomed, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working on precision-engineered components in a supportive team environment.

• We also offer a 4.5 day working week, 5 weeks holiday a year plus bank holidays, onsite Gym, Private medical insurance and a company car scheme

If you're an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with milling expertise and you're looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

About Us

At JOTA, we don’t just work in motorsport and engineering - we live it. Driven by a passion for excellence and competing at the pinnacle of endurance racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship, JOTA has become one of the most successful teams of the modern era, earning accolades on the world’s most demanding circuits. But our relentless pursuit of innovation and pushing boundaries extends far beyond the racetrack.

Our cutting-edge businesses, JOTA Advanced Engineering and JOTA Composites, tackle every challenge with precision and ingenuity. By embracing a collaborative approach with our customers and technical partners, we ensure that required standards are not only met but consistently achieved. From designing and manufacturing complex solutions to advancing technologies across the automotive, defence, marine, and motorsport industries, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in everything we do.