Details:
- Salary: £18 - 22 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Saffron Walden Essex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
CNC Turner and CNC Miller - Setter / Operator (Mazak or Fanuc) opportunities in this busy Aerospace Precision Engineering company.
We're recruiting strong CNC Setter/Operators (Turning and Milling) for a rapidly expanding subcontract aerospace precision engineering company. This is a hands-on role for experienced machinists who can confidently set and run jobs to tight tolerances using Mazak (Mazatrol) or Fanuc controls.
Programming experience is a bonus, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate CNC lathes or Mills to produce precision components to engineering drawings/specifications
Set tooling, offsets, and workholding; prove out and run jobs efficiently
Make in-process adjustments to maintain tolerance and surface finish requirements
Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection checks using measuring equipment
Identify and troubleshoot tooling/machining issues and escalate where needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area
Essential Experience / Skills
Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (Turning and/or Milling) in a precision manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of Mazak (Mazatrol) and/or Fanuc controls (essential)
Ability to interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
Confident using measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, bore gauges)
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a quality-first mindset
Good communication and teamworkDesirable (Bonus)
CNC programming (online/offline) or the ability to edit/optimise programs
Aerospace/precision engineering backgroundThis is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.
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