CNC Programmer Setter Operator – Milling or Turning
Location: Kettering
Hours: Monday to Friday – Day Shift
Pay: Competitive depending on experience + Regular Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Company Overview
We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-standing precision engineering company based in Kettering. The business supplies low-volume, high-accuracy components to several sectors across the UK, using the latest CNC tech and automated machining.
With continued investment in modern equipment and a clean workshop, they’re now looking for a skilled CNC Programmer/Setter to strengthen either their milling or turning section. You’ll join a stable team that values quality work and long-term development over rushing volume.
Role Overview
You’ll be responsible for programming, setting and running CNC machines (either mills or lathes depending on your background) using a modern control system. The company works with a wide variety of materials and handles everything from 1-offs and legacy parts to scheduled repeat work, with plenty of ownership and responsibility.
✅ Responsibilities
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Program and set multi-axis CNC machines (milling or turning) on DMG Moris.
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Work from technical drawings to produce precision components
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Edit and optimise programs to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy
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Carry out tooling selection and setup for one-hit machining wher...