Machine Operator

CNC Miller / Setter Operator

Pay: £16.50-£18.50 per hour, depending on experience
Location: South Cerney, GL7 5UH

Hours: Mon to Thurs 7:00am-3.30pm Fri 7am-12.30pm, 37.5 hours per week
Job type: 3 month temporary contract initially.

Join a well-established engineering manufacturer as a CNC Miller / Setter Operator, producing high-quality components in a busy, precision-focused environment.

Please note: this is a hands-on setting and operating role, not a programming position.

• Set and operate an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine using a ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK controller.
• Load materials, tooling and fixtures, adjusting machine settings and offsets as required.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce components to specification and tight tolerances.
• Check finished parts using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Complete quality documentation and follow machine-shop health and safety procedures.

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment.
• A reliable, practical and quality-focused approach.

• ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK experience.
• Experience machining stainless steel or similar materials.