CNC Setter​/Operator

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced

CNC Setter / Operator to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the

.

• Set, operate and programme CNC turning and milling machines to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Create and edit CNC programmes to suit job requirements, component specifications and engineering drawings.
• Set up machines, select tooling and adjust cutting parameters to achieve accurate results.
• Operate a range of grinding machinery, including cylindrical, centreless, surface and form grinding machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and tolerances.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, grinding wheels and work-holding equipment for each job.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks to ensure components meet specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, callipers and gauges.
• Make programme offsets and machine adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Manufacture both one-off components and small or medium production batches.
• Identify and resolve machining issues, tooling problems and programme errors where possible.
• Maintain machinery, tooling and equipment, reporting faults when necessary.

• Previous experience as a CNC Setter/Operator with part programming experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience setting, operating and programming CNC turning and milling machines.
• Practical experience with cylindrical, centreless, surface and form grinding machinery.
• Ability to create, edit and optimise CNC programmes to manufacture components from engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Experience selecting tooling, setting work pieces and adjusting machine offsets.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment to inspect components and maintain tight tolerances.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to customer specifications.
• Good knowledge of machining processes, cutting parameters and material characteristics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and rectify machining issues.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality components.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet production deadlines.

Monday to Thursday 07:30am – 16:30pm

Friday 07:30am – 12:30pm