CNC Setters
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £42,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SL3 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Dec 2026 |
Summary
CNC Miller & Turner Setter Operators
Two vacancies
Maidenhead
Pay: £16–£21 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–14:00
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business operating across the motorsport and automotive sectors. Due to continued growth and an expanding product portfolio, they are looking to recruit experienced CNC Miller Setter Operators and CNC Turner Setter Operators to join their production team.
These are excellent opportunities to join a business specialising in precision-engineered transmission solutions and bespoke manufacturing for high-performance motorsport, performance vehicles, hybrid technology and electric transportation.
The client is looking for skilled machinists with experience in either CNC Milling or CNC Turning, ideally with knowledge of Fanuc controls, who can confidently set and operate machines while maintaining high standards of quality and precision.
The Roles
CNC Miller Setter Operator
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Set and operate CNC milling machines to required tolerances.
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Experience with 3-, 4- or 5-axis milling machines would be advantageous.
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Operate Fanuc-controlled machinery.
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Set tooling and prove programmes for new products.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings.
CNC Turner Setter Operator
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Set and operate CNC turning machines to required tolerances.
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Experience operating Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes.
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Carry out tool setting and basic programme adjustments.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Use measuring equipment to ensure component accuracy.
Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)
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Maintain a clean, tidy and organised workstation.
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Ensure machines are maintained in accordance with the company's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedule.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
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Set and operate CNC machinery to the required specifications and tolerances.
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Use manual measuring equipment to inspect finished components.
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Carry out tool setting and tooling changes.
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Prove programmes for new products where required.
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Identify and communicate programme changes to improve machining performance.
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Load and unload components from machines.
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Maintain machine logbooks, recording process details and any issues for the following shift.
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Carry out tapping and deburring where required.
Essential Skills & Experience
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3–5 years' relevant CNC production experience.
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Previous experience in either CNC Milling or CNC Turning.
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Proven experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
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Experience using Fanuc controls.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Experience using manual measuring equipment.
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Confident setting tooling and maintaining tight machining tolerances.
Desirable Experience
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Experience working within a high-quality precision engineering environment.
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Experience with Matsuura 3-, 4- or 5-axis milling machines (Miller position).
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Experience with CNC turning centres (Turner position).
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Basic Fanuc programme editing experience.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Good time management and organisational skills.
Salary & Benefits
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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Overtime available:
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Weekdays: 1.2x
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Saturdays: 1.5x
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Sundays: 2x
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Pension scheme.
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Private medical care.
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Early finish every Friday at 14:00.
What next?
• Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
• If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk
• Immediate starts are available!
WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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