CNC Setter Operator


Company:	The Job People
Salary:	£50,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stone, ST15 8JU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

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