CNC Setter & Operator – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Chalgrove, OX44
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing team in Chalgrove. This varied role involves machining precision components within a small-batch manufacturing cell, alongside inspection, assembly and finishing work.

Benefits

  • £40,000–£45,000 basic salary per annum.
  • 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Access to a retail discounts platform.
  • Access to an occupational health team.
  • Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes.

The Role

  • Set and operate 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines and multi-turret CNC lathes.
  • Plan machine workloads for daytime and unmanned production.
  • Build and set tooling assemblies.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes.
  • Carry out batch and in-process component inspections using precision measuring equipment.
  • Deburr and fettle machined components.
  • Assemble and kit parts to drawing specifications.
  • Carry out degreasing, coating preparation, coating application and curing.
  • Complete preventative maintenance and maintain 5S workplace standards.

Requirements

  • Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
  • Ability to read CNC programme code and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
  • Good knowledge of cutting tools and machining different materials.
  • Experience using inspection and precision measuring equipment.
  • Relevant engineering qualifications and completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
  • GCSE English and Maths at grades 4–9 / A–C.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Apply online now, or please call Julianna on 07917 604717 for more details.

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