CNC Setter / Operator

Job Title: CNC Setter / Operator
Location: Crewkerne
Salary: £30,000 - £37,400 depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Crewkerne.

Working within a fast-paced machine shop environment, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes and grinding machines to produce high-precision components to exacting quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced machining technology, supporting the manufacture of complex engineered products within a safety and quality-focused production environment.

This position would suit an experienced CNC Setter / Operator who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality components and is committed to continuous improvement, efficiency and operational excellence.

What you will be doing

As a CNC Setter / Operator, your responsibilities will include:

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• Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes and grinding machines
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• Loading and adjusting CNC programmes to meet production requirements
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• Performing machine set-ups, including tooling, fixtures and datum setting
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• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
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• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment
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• Monitoring machine performance and making offset adjustments where required
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• Recording production and quality data accurately
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• Supporting routine machine maintenance, housekeeping and continuous improvement activities
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What we are looking for

You will be an experienced CNC Machinist with strong setting and operating capabilities who enjoys working in a precision manufacturing environment.

Essential

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• Experience setting and operating CNC machines within a manufacturing environment
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• Experience working with sliding head lathes, CNC grinders or similar precision machining equipment
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• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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• Experience producing components to tight tolerances
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• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
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• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and commitment to quality
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Desirable

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• Experience with sliding head machinery
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• Experience operating CNC grinding machines
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• Experience working within high-volume precision manufacturing environments
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What you will gain

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• The opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining technology and specialist precision equipment
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• Exposure to the manufacture of complex, high-precision engineered components
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• A stable, long-term position within an established manufacturing organisation
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• The opportunity to further develop CNC setting, machining and process optimisation expertise
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• A collaborative team environment focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement
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• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering and manufacturing business
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Benefits

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• Company pension scheme
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• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
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• Training and development opportunities
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• Employee wellbeing support programmes
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• Free onsite parking
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• Long-term career progression opportunities
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If you are an experienced CNC Setter / Operator looking to join a precision engineering environment where quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement are valued, we would be keen to hear from you.

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