CNC Setter

Your New Company A leading precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC 5 Axis Setter to join its expanding machining team. With continued investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a modern, high-specification engineering environment. Your New Role As CNC 5 Axis Setter, you will be responsible for setting and proving out jobs, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality responsibilities will include: Setting and operating 5 Axis CNC milling machines. Working from engineering drawings, setup sheets and CNC programs. Preparing tooling, fixtures and workholding equipment. Setting tool and work offsets to achieve accurate component manufacture. Proving out new and existing programs safely and efficiently. Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment. Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement activities. Working closely with programming, production and quality teams. Maintaining quality, traceability and health & safety standards throughout production. You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience setting CNC milling machines within a manufacturing environment. Ideally experienced on 5 Axis machinery, although experienced 3 Axis Setters looking to progress will also be considered. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience working to tight tolerances. Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and inspection techniques. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Experience with Heidenhain controls. Background in precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environments. Previous experience working with complex machined components. What's in it for You? Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 - £18.50 per hour basic pay. 20% shift allowance taking earnings to £19.20 - £22.20 per hour. Permanent, full-time position. Excellent overtime and earning potential. Free on-site parking. Modern machining facility with ongoing investment in technology. Opportunity to develop advanced 5 Axis machining skills. Long-term career prospects with a growing engineering manufacturer. Shift PatternEarly ShiftMonday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pmLate ShiftMonday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: cnc setter cnc machinist cnc op Benefits: up to 43000 TPBN1_NI