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CNC Setter Operator

United Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted December 12, 2025
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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

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