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SYNTECH RECRUITMENT LTD

Location:
United Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We’re working with a long-established engineering business that produces high-precision, high-tolerance components for the aerospace sector. They’re now looking for an experienced CNC Setter & Operator to support their production team across a range of first-operation machining activities. If you’re confident working to aerospace standards, enjoy improving efficiencies, and take pride in producing zero-defect components — this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

Setting and running CNC machinery, including fixed-head, sliding-head, lathes, turning mills and bar feeders (Doosan, Hardinge, Mori, Star)
Supporting 2nd operation machining when needed — thread rolling, grinding, drilling, deburring, torque testing and more
Programming, setting and coordinating machining activities in collaboration with existing setters
Conducting first-off inspections and job-run checks
Working confidently with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel
Reducing scrap, improving productivity, and supporting a zero-defect philosophy

Requirements:

Background in aerospace engineering (minimum 2 years)
Experience setting and running 1st and 2nd op machining tools, with some programming capability
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with Fanuc and Seiki controls
Comfortable with bar feed machines
Strong measurement and inspection skills

What we offer:

4 day week
Overtime
16 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Pension plan
Health cash plan
Life assurance
EAP
Shopping discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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CNC Setter Operator