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CNC Setter Operators

HR GO Recruitment
Ss131Dj, SS13 1DJ, United Kingdom
Last month
£16 – £19 pa

Salary

£16 – £19 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
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CNC Millers and Turners opportunities with this small busy sub contract precision engineering company.

The Roles
For the turners we are seeking experienced CNC Turners - Setter/Programmer with Mazak , Mazatrol and fanuc experience producing low-volume batch work where each component is unique. You will be responsible for programming (online) setting, proving out and operating CNC lathes to ensure complex aerospace parts are produced accurately, efficiently and to tight tolerances.

For the Millers we are looking for setter operators with metal machining experience on Haas (Fanuc) controls or Hurco machines.

Key Responsibilities for all roles:

* Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
* Machine low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts from a range of exotic materials.
* Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and stringent quality standards.
* Carry out basic inspection to verify component conformity.
* Work collaboratively with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Company Overview
This is working for an established aerospace precision engineering company supplying high quality, turnkey solutions to leading OEMs and tiered suppliers. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they specialise in low-volume, bespoke Aerospace components manufactured to exacting standards.

What's on offer
* Standard Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:30
* Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate.

These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. This company is unable to offer visa sponsorship. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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