Weekend Night CNC Setter Operator (6pm–6am)

Precision Talent Network Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Group Personal Pension

Salary sacrifice

Sick pay

Life assurance

Medical appointments

Death-in-service

Training and development

Employee referral bonus

Cycle to work

Relocation/travel assistance

Job summary

Precision Talent Network is recruiting experienced CNC Setter Operators for a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. The role is based in York on a permanent, full-time weekend night shift, with competitive earnings and state-of-the-art machinery supporting long-term career prospects.

This position requires reading engineering drawings, preparing tooling and programmes, and performing basic adjustments while ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machine operating experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience with CNC milling or multi-axis machining.
• Knowledge of basic programme editing, tool tables or Renishaw probing systems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of machining processes, cutting tools and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed CNC machining centres to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Prepare materials, tooling, fixtures and programmes for production.
• Carry out basic programme and tooling adjustments where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Carry out routine quality checks and support first-off inspections.
• Work independently to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

Skills

CNC Milling

Multi-axis Machining

Read engineering drawings

Renishaw probing systems

Tooling preparation

Quality inspection

Job description

Precision Talent Network is recruiting experienced CNC Setter Operators for a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. The role is based in York on a permanent, full-time weekend night shift, with competitive earnings and state-of-the-art machinery supporting long-term career prospects.

This position requires reading engineering drawings, preparing tooling and programmes, and performing basic adjustments while ensuring quality.