CNC Programmers and Sette​/Operators; Nights

Position: CNC Programmers and Sette/Operators  (Days & Nights)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

CNC Miller Setter (3/4/5 Axis) | CNC Turner Setter (Multi-Axis) | CNC Programmer (Fusion 360 / Power Mill)

Aerospace | Stoke area | Days & Nights available | CNC Setters up to £18ph | CNC Programmer up to £45k | OT 1.5x
Supplying a renowned automotive supplier

We’re recruiting for multiple CNC roles within a modern aerospace machining environment. If you’re a hands-on setter or an experienced programmer, there’s a position to match your background.

1) CNC Miller Setter / Operator (3, 4 & 5 Axis)

You’ll be setting and running CNC milling machines producing tight-tolerance aerospace components.

Key responsibilities:

* Set and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines

* Tool setting, offsets, proving out, and running production batches

* Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances

* In-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.

* Maintain quality records and work to aerospace standards

Machines / controls (nice to have):

* Mazak Variaxis

* Matsuura (Fanuc)

* DMG / Bridgeport (Siemens)

2) CNC Turner Setter / Operator (Multi-Axis Turning)

Ideal for someone confident setting CNC lathes in a quality-led environment.

Key responsibilities:

* Set and operate multi-axis CNC turning machines (mill/turn style environments)

* Tool setting, offsets, proving out and running production

* Work to tight tolerances with strong inspection discipline

Also of interest (if relevant):

* Doosan turning experience

* Star sliding head experience

* 3-axis turning backgrounds welcomed

3) CNC Programmer (Milling / Turning) – Fusion 360 / Power Mill

For programmers who want to own process improvements and support new part introduction.

Key responsibilities:

* Create, edit and optimise CNC programs for production and new parts

* Tooling selection, prove-outs, and cycle-time reduction

* Work closely with machinists to troubleshoot and refine processes

* Support 3/4/5-axis machining and/or multi-axis turning (depending on your strengths)

Pay, shifts & overtime

* CNC Setters: up to £18 per hour (DOE)

* CNC Programmer: up to £45,000 (DOE)

* 39 hours per week

* Days: 07:30 – 16:30 (Friday finish 12:30)

* Overtime at 1.5x

* Days and nights available

What we’re looking for

* Background in CNC setting (milling/turning) or CNC programming

* Confident working from drawings to tight tolerances

* Quality-driven mindset (aerospace standards, right-first-time)