HR GO Recruitment
CNC Setter Operators
CNC Setter Operators at HR GO Recruitment, based in Saffron Walden, East of England, paying £18.00 - £22.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £18.00 - £22.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Saffron Walden, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Bang in line with the market for cnc machinist
Reference job/cnc-setter-operators/9tGZYZiXDvJ5ZomsRhpZgo
About the role
CNC Setter Operators
Job Reference: FJ-wdv5n
Manufacturing and Production Saffron Walden, Essex £18 - £22 per hour Permanent Share JobCNC 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 teamwork
Desirable (Bonus)
- CNC programming (online/offline) or the ability to edit/optimise programs
- Aerospace/precision engineering background
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.
HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting British Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
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Reference: job/cnc-setter-operators/9tGZYZiXDvJ5ZomsRhpZgo · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via HR GO Recruitment
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