CNC Setter Operator

An exciting role within an automotive component manufacturer has come up for a CNC Setter Operator. The company design, engineer, and manufacture solutions for some of the worlds most exclusive and ultra-premium car…

Pay rate £15.30 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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An exciting role within an automotive component manufacturer has come up for a CNC Setter Operator.

The company design, engineer, and manufacture solutions for some of the worlds most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. Think Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Ford GT, Aston Martin, Pininfarina etc.

Paying up to £17ph working, working Monday to Friday, 6am until 2.30pm. Overtime available when production demands.

This role is a temporary to permanent position.

Responsibilities:-

Responsible for setting 3-axis vertical machining centre's (VMC's) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis, or 4th and 5th axis rotary table
Overseeing quality control of work, employing a range of inspection equipment to check parts against engineering drawings
Responsible for the setting of 3 and 5 axis machines to run low-volume production jobs
Provide feedback to programmers on new or existing programs to refine the manufacturing process
Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre
Be responsible for cutting, preparing, deburring and manually finishing parts when requiredSkills required:-

Have experience and a good understanding of HAAS, or FANUC controls to be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets where required
Keen eye for detail
You will be able to read engineering drawingsIf you have the skills and experience that we require, please apply.

If you have any questions then please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon.

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