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CNC Setter Operator

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 29,500 - 35,535 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Setter Operator
Location: Curdworth, Birmingham
Salary: Approximately £33,576 during training, rising to approximately £35,535 following training, including shift allowances
Hours: 38 hours per week
Shift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoons
Contract: Permanent

Set precision components, not just load machines. Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking for a stable, permanent position with structured pay progression and an early finish every Friday?

We are recruiting for an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, machinery and production capabilities.

You’ll be trusted to set and operate CNC machinery, select the correct tooling and fixtures, make adjustments and inspect your own work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality components and wants to develop within a supportive engineering environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will set and operate CNC milling, turning and other production machinery to manufacture precision components from engineering drawings.

Your responsibilities will include:

Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery
Producing components to drawings, specifications and defined tolerances
Selecting and installing tooling, jigs, fixtures and cutting tools
Completing tool changes and adjusting offsets
Making minor CNC programme amendments where required
Conducting first-off and in-process inspections
Using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment
Monitoring machine performance and helping to improve cycle times
Identifying and reporting faults or production issues
Completing production records and maintaining product traceability
Supporting less-experienced colleagues when required
Maintaining a clean, organised workplace in line with 5S
Following all quality and Health & Safety proceduresWhat We’re Looking ForTo be considered, you should have:

At least two years’ experience setting and operating CNC machinery
Experience with CNC milling centres, VMCs, VMG machines or similar equipment
The ability to complete tooling changes and offset adjustments
Some experience making basic CNC programme edits
Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience inspecting precision-engineered components
The ability to use verniers, micrometers and gauges accurately
Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
Basic computer literacyA Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, but relevant practical experience is more important.

Salary and Shift Pattern
The training rate is £14.94 per hour, increasing to £15.81 per hour following successful completion of training.
You will rotate weekly between:
Morning Shift – 7.5% allowance

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am–12:00pmAfternoon Shift – 20% allowance

Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm–10:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pmBased on the weekly rotation, the total annual earnings are approximately:

£33,576 during training
£35,535 following trainingWhat’s on Offer?
Permanent, full-time employment
Clear pay progression following training
Competitive rotating-shift allowances
Early finish every Friday
Ongoing technical training and development
Modern CNC machinery and a quality-led production environment
Long-term stability with opportunities to progress
A supportive and experienced engineering teamIf you are an experienced CNC Setter Operator who can confidently set machines, interpret drawings and inspect precision components, apply today to discuss the opportunity in confidence

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