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Posted 12 August, 2026

CNC Milling Setter

ABS Talent
Newport, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Got the sector detail confirmed semiconductor, scientific instruments and medical, ISO 9001, 30+ years, based in Telford (TF1 7GX), part of Alpha 3 Manufacturing. Here's the advert built from Tony's brief, formatted for Totaljobs:

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CNC Miller 5-Axis Setter/Operator | Telford | Permanent

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A well-established precision engineering business in Telford, part of a respected manufacturing group with 30+ years' heritage, is looking for a skilled 5-Axis CNC Miller Setter/Operator to join its team. The company manufactures high-precision components for the semiconductor, scientific instruments and medical sectors genuinely varied, high-value work to exacting quality standards (ISO 9001).

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The role:

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  • Setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines Mikron with 20,000rpm spindles
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  • Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances, right first time
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  • First-off and in-process inspection
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  • Machining precision components across a range of materials for scientific and medical applications
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  • Turning capability a bonus there's an idle lathe that would suit an all-rounder happy to split their time
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We're looking for someone with:

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  • Proven 5-axis milling setting and operating experience
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  • Heidenhain controls ideal but a genuinely strong setter/operator on other controls will be considered, as the crossover is quick for a good machinist
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  • Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances
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  • A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing
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  • Any CNC turning experience a welcome bonus
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In return:

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  • Permanent role with an established, growing precision engineering group
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  • [Salary / rate £36000 to £40,000, depending on experience
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  • Varied, genuinely interesting work in scientific and medical manufacturing
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  • Long-term stability with a business investing in its people
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Commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas.

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