CNC Setter - Milling

  • Prime Appointments
  • Southend-on-sea, Essex
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

CNC Setter - Milling

Location - Southend-On-Sea

Salary - 30,000 - 38,500 depending on experience

A world leader in aerospace component manufacturing are currently searching for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to working days. You will need to have extensive CNC Milling experience using Mazak and be able to work from drawings to produce aerospace components.

Duties:

  • Setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits
  • Manufacturing all components within an agree timescale
  • Be responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required
  • Use a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components
  • Make sure that manufactured products are suitably protected for transit
  • Mentor new staff as required
  • Be responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly.

Experience:

  • Extensive CNC Milling experience is essential
  • Must be able to read engineering drawings, set CNC machines and use measuring equipment
  • Must have Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience
  • Ability to work using Metric and Imperial is a must
  • You will ideally be qualified to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • Aerospace industry experience preferred
  • The ideal person would have completed an apprenticeship and attended training courses.

Benefits:

  • Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and on Friday 8am to 1pm
  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 24 days holiday (in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • Free access to a local gym
  • Free car parking

Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this position

Please call Appointments to find out more or apply via the link.