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CNC Setter Operator

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 17 - 19 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

CNC Setter Operator
Nr Waterlooville, Hampshire
Up to £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Full time, permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business? Our company is continuing its exciting growth journey and we’re looking for a skilled and detail focused Setter Operator to support precision production within a high standard, quality driven environment.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working from technical drawings and thrive in a structured, well organised workshop, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious production team where safety, quality and operational discipline are genuinely valued.

This is an opportunity to work with modern machinery, contribute to continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering precision components to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

  * Setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills and routers in line with work orders and engineering drawings

  * Loading raw materials and tooling, ensuring correct alignment and setup

  * Monitoring machine performance and adjusting to maintain accuracy and productivity

  * Carrying out tooling changes, machine setups and program adjustments as required

  * Conducting self-inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment

  * Completing in process checks and documenting results accurately

  * Working collaboratively with the wider production team to meet output targets

  * Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

  * Reporting machine faults, maintenance needs or production concerns promptly

What You’ll Bring

  * Proven experience as a CNC Setter or Operator within a manufacturing environment

  * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently

  * Strong self-inspection capability and commitment to quality

  * High attention to detail and accuracy

  * Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-growing environment

  * A methodical, structured and reliable approach

Hours of work - Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

31 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Free onsite parking

Pension Scheme

BUPA Healthcare plan

If you’re looking for a stable, permanent opportunity where your machining skills will be valued and developed within a professional and growing business, apply today and become part of a team committed to precision, quality, and continuous improvement

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