Cnc Setter Operator

CNC Setter / Operator

Location: Dudley
Salary: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Setter / Operator

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Setter / Operator to join their production machine shop.

Working as part of our clients’ manufacturing team, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality, precision components to technical drawings and tight tolerances.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking to join a professional manufacturing environment offering a stable 37-hour working week and competitive hourly rates.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC lathes to produce precision components
• Setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres
• Working from technical engineering drawings to manufacture components accurately and to tight tolerances
• Carrying out your own quality inspections to ensure components meet the required specification
• Working closely with supervisors and managers to ensure production targets and requirements are achieved efficiently
• Operating manual centre lathes and drilling machines when required
• Completing simple manual machining tasks as necessary
• Monitoring machine fluid levels and replenishing as required
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised machine and working area
• Following all company health, safety and welfare procedures at all times

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC lathes
• Experience setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres would be advantageous, although training can be provided
• The ability to read and work accurately from technical engineering drawings
• Experience using manual measuring equipment and gauges
• Experience operating manual centre lathes and drilling machines
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• The ability to work effectively under supervision
• The confidence to use your own initiative when required
• A reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work
• A strong commitment to health and safety

CNC Controls

Experience with the following control systems would be beneficial:

Fanuc 32 and 6T – CNC lathes

Mitsubishi Midas

HAAS M18 – vertical machining centres

However, full training can be provided on the company's specific control systems where required, so candidates with strong CNC setting and operating experience are encouraged to apply.

Working Hours

37 hours per week

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
(30-minute lunch break)

Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Pay & Benefits

• £15.00 – £17.00 per hour, depending on experience
• 37-hour working week
• 22 days' holiday per year, in addition to bank holidays and the Christmas/New Year shutdown period
• Initial 6-month probationary period
• Stable position within an established OEM manufacturing environment
• Training provided where required

Apply Now

If you are an experienced CNC Setter / Operator with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality precision components, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your CNC machining career.