CNC setter operator

Location: Coventry

Salary: 15.29 to start with after 3 months going up to 15.79

Working hours

Monday to Friday, two shifts to choose from.

• Shift A: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Shift B: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job summary

The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced CNC Miller, responsible for setting and operating 3- and 5-axis milling machines. You will produce high-quality, precision-machined components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings. This role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a compressed working week split across two alternating shifts.

Key responsibilities

Machine operation and setup

• Conduct full machine setups from scratch on CNC milling machines.
• Select, load, and secure the appropriate tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Load and run new and existing CNC programs, including safe "prove-out" procedures.
• Make necessary program and offset adjustments to ensure the highest quality is maintained.
• Manufacture parts according to engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Quality assurance

• Perform 1st off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges.
• Check your own work to ensure all quality standards are met and maintain traceability records.
• Produce components to tight tolerances across a variety of materials.

Maintenance and housekeeping

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance checks on machines and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area, adhering to all health and safety policies.
• Deburr components during the machining cycle or when required.

Team collaboration

• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve production targets and meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate and handover job information to colleagues on the next shift.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience and skills required

• Proven experience: Experience as a CNC Miller Setter Operator in a precision engineering environment.
• Machine controls: Familiarity with common controls such as Fanuc, Heidenhain, or Siemens is often required.
• Reading drawings: The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail: A methodical and quality-focused approach.
• Desirable: Apprentice-trained or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Desirable: The ability to perform basic program edits or online programming