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Permanent

CNC Setter Operator

The Job People
Stone
money-bag £50000/annum plus overtime available & company benefits
Posted: 10 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 09 September 2026
Ref: 225472208

CNC Setter Operator - Milling

Permanent Position

-50,000 per annum

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced CNC Setter Operator (Milling) looking to further develop and advance their career. Working across the aviation, automotive, marine, and high-specification engineering sectors, you will be involved in producing precision-machined components to the highest quality standards.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual who takes pride in their workmanship and is eager to demonstrate their expertise, capabilities, and commitment to excellence within a dynamic and progressive engineering environment.


Must have experience with setting and operating 5 axis or 4 axis or 3 axis CNC Milling machines

Part programming experience would also be of benefit as well

Days Monday to Friday

7am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 1pm Friday

Based in Stone, Staffordshire

Working in a high end manufacturing and production environment

Experienced in machining complex components from a variety of metals

Duties of a CNC Setter Operator

  • Working in the automotive, aviation and marine industry
  • Set and operate CNC machinery to produce designated components.
  • Set part datums using probing cycles and manual methods
  • Able to enter and change tool lengths and datum positions as and when needed.
  • Ensure all equipment used is in calibration and good operating condition

Experience required for a CNC Setter Operator

  • Milling
  • Previous work experience on 5 axis, 4 axis or 3 axis CNC Machines
  • Set and operate CNC using Fanuc control
  • Relevant experience within Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
  • Understanding of Engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge of control systems
  • Change tools, know speeds and feeds
  • Ability to use a variety of in process gauging and inspection equipment
  • Machining experience
  • Experienced in machining complex components from a variety of metals
  • Good communicator, written and verbal
  • Working in a manufacturing and production background

Details for a CNC Setter Operator

  • -50,000 per annum plus overtime available
  • Days - 7am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 1pm Friday
  • Immediate start for the right candidate
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pay care / benefits scheme (medical, dentist, eye care)
  • Work wear provided
  • Free Parking on site
  • Based in Stone, Staffordshire.

If you have the relevant experience - please click apply

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