CNC Setter Operator

CNC Setter Operator
Nr Waterlooville, Hampshire
Up to £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Full time, permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business? Our company is continuing its exciting growth journey and we’re looking for a skilled and detail focused Setter Operator to support precision production within a high standard, quality driven environment.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working from technical drawings and thrive in a structured, well organised workshop, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious production team where safety, quality and operational discipline are genuinely valued.

This is an opportunity to work with modern machinery, contribute to continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering precision components to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills and routers in line with work orders and engineering drawings
• Loading raw materials and tooling, ensuring correct alignment and setup
• Monitoring machine performance and adjusting to maintain accuracy and productivity
• Carrying out tooling changes, machine setups and program adjustments as required
• Conducting self-inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Completing in process checks and documenting results accurately
• Working collaboratively with the wider production team to meet output targets
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Reporting machine faults, maintenance needs or production concerns promptly

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter or Operator within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently
• Strong self-inspection capability and commitment to quality
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-growing environment
• A methodical, structured and reliable approach

Hours of work - Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

31 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Free onsite parking

Pension Scheme

BUPA Healthcare plan

If you’re looking for a stable, permanent opportunity where your machining skills will be valued and developed within a professional and growing business, apply today and become part of a team committed to precision, quality, and continuous improvement.