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CNC Setter Operator

Job in Sutton in Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17, England, UK
Listing for: Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Sutton in Ashfield

CNC Miller Setter

Location:

Nottinghamshire
Salary:
Circa £40,000+ depending on experience

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm;
Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Setter to join a well-established precision engineering business.

The company manufactures high-integrity components for technically demanding sectors, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and oil and gas.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its production team with a skilled CNC Setter who can work independently and consistently achieve demanding quality standards.

The Role

As a CNC Miller Setter, you will take ownership of your machine and produce precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.

You will work with modern CNC milling machinery and automation while contributing positively to the wider production team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Setting and operating CNC milling machines
Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining processes
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Checking components against required quality standards
Taking ownership of machine performance and completed work
Supporting colleagues across the production department
Contributing to continuous improvement activities

Candidate Requirements

Strong CNC setting experience
Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines

Experience with 3, 4 or 5-axis machining
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work
A positive and supportive approach to teamwork

Experience with in nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil and gas or another high-integrity manufacturing environment would be highly desirable.

Previous experience working with specialist materials or within regulated manufacturing supply chains would also be advantageous.

Benefits

Salary circa £40,000+, depending on experience
Overtime available at time and a half
25 days' holiday
Christmas shutdown
Additional company day off in August
Early Friday finish
Flexible working arrangements
Weekly pay
On-site parking
On-site canteen
Wellbeing facilities
Company pension
PPE provided
Development opportunities within a growing business

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