CNC Setter Operator in West Midlands (County)

5-Axis CNC Machine Setter/Operator

Location: Frankly – Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Shift: Twilight shift – 4pm till 10pm Mon- Thurs and Fri – 10am – 4pm

Benefits

• 33 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas shutdown, subject to the agreed holiday arrangement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to virtual GP services.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking experienced 5-Axis CNC Machine Setter/Operators to join its manufacturing team. These positions are suited to skilled machinists who can set, operate and monitor advanced CNC machinery while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and productivity.

Working with specialist materials and complex components, you will play an important role in delivering consistent, high-quality machined products to customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Work with machines using Heidenhain and Fanuc controls.
• Load, prove and run CNC programs, following approved procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and machining instructions.
• Set workpieces, fixtures, tooling and tool offsets accurately.
• Check tools, workholding and machine condition before starting production.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Monitor machining operations, identify faults and make authorised adjustments where appropriate.
• Work alongside offline programmers to prove programs and resolve machining issues.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, tooling performance and machining quality.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC machining centres.
• Practical experience with 5-axis machining.
• Working knowledge of Heidenhain and Fanuc CNC controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand machining tolerances.
• Experience setting tools, work offsets, fixtures and cutting parameters.
• Competence in component inspection and use of measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of machining safety, quality procedures and production standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machining issues and work effectively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience machining tooling boards, composites, plastics or specialist materials.
• Experience working with complex 3D components and multi-axis toolpaths.
• Familiarity with PowerMill-generated CNC programs.
• Experience conducting first-off inspections and supporting program prove-outs.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a hands-on, quality-focused machinist who understands the demands of 5-axis machining and can confidently set up and operate CNC equipment. You will take ownership of your work, follow safe working practices and contribute positively to the wider production team.

To apply: Please submit your CV detailing your 5-axis setting and operating experience, including the CNC controls you have worked with.