CNC Setter - Die Casting
CV-LibraryBurnley, LancashirepermanentPosted: 1 October 2026
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Location: Burnley
Hours: Monday - Thursday 6.00am - 3.00pm
Salary: £32,000
We’re looking for an experienced CNC Setter to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, machining aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components.
This is a hands-on role focused on CNC setting, tooling, quality and production, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and components are produced accurately and efficiently.
The Role
* Set and operate CNC machines, including milling machines, lathes and machining centres
* Set tooling, offsets, work coordinates, fixtures and cutting parameters
* Load and make minor adjustments to existing CNC programmes
* Set machines for different components and production runs
* Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required
* Monitor tooling and replace worn or damaged tools
* Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components
* Ensure components meet required dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes
* Use verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, callipers and other measuring equipment
* Identify and resolve setting, tooling and machining issues
* Carry out basic machine checks and report faults
* Complete setting sheets, quality checks and production records
* Support operators and maintain efficient production flow
* Contribute to continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing
About You
You’ll ideally have previous experience as a CNC Setter or in a similar CNC machining role within a manufacturing environment.
You should have:
* Strong CNC setting experience
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Good knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and work-holding
* Experience setting machine tools and cutting parameters
* Good understanding of engineering tolerances
* Experience using precision measuring equipment
* Strong attention to detail and quality
* Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience machining aluminium, zinc or other die-cast components would be advantageous. Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls and the ability to make minor programme edits would also be beneficial.
Why Apply?
* Day shift - Monday - Thursday 6am - 3pm
* £32,000 per annum
* Permanent opportunity
* Established manufacturing environment
* Hands-on CNC setting role
* Work with a variety of die-cast components
* Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes
If you're an experienced CNC Setter looking for a new opportunity in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you.
OPSPT
Start People are the agency representing our client
Location: Burnley
Hours: Monday - Thursday 6.00am - 3.00pm
Salary: £32,000
We’re looking for an experienced CNC Setter to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, machining aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components.
This is a hands-on role focused on CNC setting, tooling, quality and production, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and components are produced accurately and efficiently.
The Role
* Set and operate CNC machines, including milling machines, lathes and machining centres
* Set tooling, offsets, work coordinates, fixtures and cutting parameters
* Load and make minor adjustments to existing CNC programmes
* Set machines for different components and production runs
* Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required
* Monitor tooling and replace worn or damaged tools
* Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components
* Ensure components meet required dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes
* Use verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, callipers and other measuring equipment
* Identify and resolve setting, tooling and machining issues
* Carry out basic machine checks and report faults
* Complete setting sheets, quality checks and production records
* Support operators and maintain efficient production flow
* Contribute to continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing
About You
You’ll ideally have previous experience as a CNC Setter or in a similar CNC machining role within a manufacturing environment.
You should have:
* Strong CNC setting experience
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Good knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and work-holding
* Experience setting machine tools and cutting parameters
* Good understanding of engineering tolerances
* Experience using precision measuring equipment
* Strong attention to detail and quality
* Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience machining aluminium, zinc or other die-cast components would be advantageous. Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls and the ability to make minor programme edits would also be beneficial.
Why Apply?
* Day shift - Monday - Thursday 6am - 3pm
* £32,000 per annum
* Permanent opportunity
* Established manufacturing environment
* Hands-on CNC setting role
* Work with a variety of die-cast components
* Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes
If you're an experienced CNC Setter looking for a new opportunity in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you.
OPSPT
Start People are the agency representing our client