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Permanent

CNC Setter Operator

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Sutton in Ashfield
money-bag £37000 - £40000/annum
Posted: 20 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 19 September 2026
Ref: 225517081

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 within 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

Apply

To apply for the CNC Miller Setter position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps.

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