CNC Setter/Operator
CV-LibraryThetford, NorfolkpermanentPosted: 11 May 2026
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Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4am-4pm
Salary: Up to £20 per hour
Location: Thetford
TEC Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a growing precision engineering company based in Thetford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist looking to join a stable and well-established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects.
The Role
The position will involve setting and operating CNC Turning machines to manufacture precision engineered components to customer specifications and engineering drawings.
Key responsibilities include:
Setting and operating CNC Turning Centres
Tooling selection and machine set-up
Adjusting offsets and machine parameters
Producing components to tight tolerances
Performing quality inspection checks
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Supporting continuous production output
Maintaining health & safety standards within the workshop
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience as a CNC Setter/Operator
CNC Turning / Lathe experience
Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Mitsubishi controls
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Desirable Experience
DMG MORI or Citizen machinery
Multi-axis turning
Live tooling
Minor program editing
Continuous improvement / production optimisation experience
To find out more information about this role, reach out to Chris at TEC Partners
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4am-4pm
Salary: Up to £20 per hour
Location: Thetford
TEC Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a growing precision engineering company based in Thetford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist looking to join a stable and well-established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects.
The Role
The position will involve setting and operating CNC Turning machines to manufacture precision engineered components to customer specifications and engineering drawings.
Key responsibilities include:
Setting and operating CNC Turning Centres
Tooling selection and machine set-up
Adjusting offsets and machine parameters
Producing components to tight tolerances
Performing quality inspection checks
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Supporting continuous production output
Maintaining health & safety standards within the workshop
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience as a CNC Setter/Operator
CNC Turning / Lathe experience
Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Mitsubishi controls
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Desirable Experience
DMG MORI or Citizen machinery
Multi-axis turning
Live tooling
Minor program editing
Continuous improvement / production optimisation experience
To find out more information about this role, reach out to Chris at TEC Partners