At a Glance
- Tasks: Program, set, and operate CNC machines to create precision components.
- Company: Join a respected engineering company with a skilled manufacturing team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, bonuses, 25 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with long-term career prospects in a growing business.
- Why this job: Make an impact in aerospace and automotive sectors with your CNC skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC milling, programming, and reading engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter to join a highly skilled manufacturing team, working with modern machinery on a wide range of precision engineering projects. You will be producing high-quality, one-off and low-volume components for customers across the aerospace, automotive, and engineering sectors. If you are passionate about CNC machining, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in producing precision work to the highest standards, we would love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
- £18.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience) (£37,440 - £45,760)
- Regular overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
- Performance bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension and sick pay scheme
- Modern workshop with high-end machinery and tooling
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Stable, growing business with genuine long-term career prospects
The Role
As a CNC Programmer / Setter, you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating Doosan machining centres, producing precision components and one-off press tools to exact customer specifications.
Your Responsibilities
- Programming CNC machining centres from scratch and existing programs
- Setting and operating Doosan machining centres
- Carrying out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are met
- Optimising tooling and cutter paths to improve cycle times and efficiency
- Manufacturing precision one-off press tools for in-house production
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced CNC professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for precision engineering. Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience in CNC milling and programming (essential)
- Experience setting and operating CNC machining centres
- Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience using CAD/CAM software
- Knowledge of Delcam or SpaceClaim would be an advantage (training available)
- Ability to carry out manual handling duties where required
Apply Today!
If you are looking to join a respected engineering company where your skills will be valued, your development supported, and no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through 3Sixty Talent Management and take the next step in your CNC engineering career!
CNC Programmer Setter Operator in Letchworth Garden City employer: 3Sixty Talent Management Ltd
Join a respected engineering company in Letchworth that values your skills and offers a supportive work culture focused on employee development. With competitive pay, regular overtime, and a performance bonus scheme, you'll enjoy a rewarding career in precision engineering while working with modern machinery in a stable and growing environment. This role provides unique opportunities for ongoing training and the chance to contribute to exciting projects across various sectors, ensuring no two days are the same.
Contact Details:
3Sixty Talent Management Ltd Recruitment Team
