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CNC Programmer Setter (Permanent)

11 August by Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -West Midlands -Birmingham
Salary:
£/annum

Step into an exciting opportunity as a CNC Programmer Setter, where precision, continuous improvement, and hands-on machine shop expertise come together. This CNC Programmer Setter role offers a clear pathway to develop technical capability, take ownership of quality, and support smarter, more efficient production within the manufacturing and automation industry. If a busy workshop, tight tolerances, and problem-solving work energise you, this CNC Programmer Setter position is built for you.

 

What You Will Do:

 

- Create and develop CNC programs to produce consistently accurate parts to specification.

- Set up and operate machines for production runs, during both manned and unmanned periods.

- Perform routine machine maintenance checks and keep check-sheet records up to standard.

- Carry out self-inspection and complete inspection records, ensuring quality is maintained at all times.

- Prove out programs on the machine and support problem solving for specific machining parts.

- Keep the working area clean and compliant with quality, Health and Safety, and customer requirements.

 

What You Will Bring:

 

- Experience in CNC programming and working to customer drawings and engineering specifications with minimal supervision.

- Strong understanding of machining processes and the ability to work to tight tolerances with confidence.

- Practical knowledge of machine set-up, operation, and basic maintenance checks.

- A quality-focused mindset, including the ability to inspect, measure, and report findings accurately.

- Professional communication skills, with the drive to spot tooling improvements and raise them with the right people.

 

This CNC Programmer Setter role is part of a business delivering bespoke high-speed assembly automation systems and special purpose machinery. The work supports scalable, creative manufacturing outcomes designed to reduce production costs, increase production capability, and deliver high-quality results. The focus on careful craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and tailored solutions helps the wider team meet demanding project expectations, while keeping Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety standards firmly at the centre of day-to-day delivery.

 

Location:

 

Based in Erdington, this CNC Programmer Setter opportunity is suited to candidates comfortable working within a machine shop environment.

 

Interested?:

 

If you are ready to bring your CNC programming, set-up, and quality skills to a role where impact is real and standards matter, apply now and take the next step as a CNC Programmer Setter.

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