CNC Setter Operator

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thurs, 06:45–16:30 (37 hrs)
Location: 5 miles from Southend On Sea
Benefits: 16 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pension plan, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP, shopping discounts

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.

CNC Setter Operator Duties *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.
CNC Setter Operator Profile *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.
Interested in a 4 day week? Please APPLY today!