CNC Setter/Operator
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV9 5FH |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1479457309 |
Summary
CNC Machine Shop Operator/Setter
Location: Wolverhampton, WV9 | Salary: Competitive & Negotiable DOE
Shift: Mon–Thu: 06:00 – 15:30 | Fri: 06:00 – 13:00 (Early finish every Friday!)
Looking for a precision role with a growing industry leader?
We are a rapidly expanding manufacturing business in Wolverhampton, and we are looking for a skilled Machine Shop Operator/Setter to join our team. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced CNC environment, and want a role that offers both stability and a great work-life balance, we want to hear from you.
The Role: Precision in Motion
As our newest Operator/Setter, you will be a key guardian of our production quality, ensuring our CNC Lathes and Machining Centres are running at peak performance.
Your day-to-day will involve:
- Setting & Operating: Managing CNC Lathes, Machining Centres, and some conventional machinery to achieve cycle times and high-quality standards.
- Quality Mastery: Performing rigorous dimensional checks using verniers, micrometres, and gauges against technical drawings.
- Process Ownership: Reporting equipment failings, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring 5S standards are maintained.
- Workflow Management: Coordinating with stores for daily booking-in and ensuring a seamless flow of completed parts.
What We’re Looking For
We need a detail-oriented professional who understands that in precision machining, every millimetre counts.
- CNC Experience: Proven background in setting up and operating CNC machinery.
- System Knowledge: Previous experience with Mazak systems is highly preferred, though we welcome skilled operators from various backgrounds.
- The Technical Eye: Ability to read dimensional drawings and record precise measurements on check sheets.
- Safety & Quality: A commitment to H&S standards and 5S housekeeping (knowledge of safe brass handling is a plus).
- Team Spirit: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a busy team.
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
- Competitive Pay: We offer a negotiable salary based on your specific experience level.
- Growth & Stability: Join a company with a full order book and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Clean Environment: Work in a safe, well-organised, and modern shop floor.
Ready to set your career in motion?
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Wolverhampton.
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