CNC Milling Setter
ABS Talent
Perry Crofts · posted 10 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Perry Crofts, Staffordshire
Category
Manufacturing and Production
Got the sector detail confirmed semiconductor, scientific instruments and medical, ISO 9001, 30 years, based in Telford (TF1 7GX), part of Alpha 3 Manufacturing.
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Here's the advert built from Tony's brief, formatted for Totaljobs: CNC Miller 5-Axis Setter/Operator | Telford | Permanent A well-established precision engineering business in Telford , part of a respected manufacturing group with 30 years' heritage, is looking for a skilled 5-Axis CNC Miller Setter/Operator to join its team.
The company manufactures high-precision components for the semiconductor, scientific instruments and medical sectors genuinely varied, high-value work to exacting quality standards (ISO 9001).
The role: Setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines Mikron with 20,000rpm spindles Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances, right first time First-off and in-process inspection Machining precision components across a range of materials for scientific and medical applications Turning capability a bonus there's an idle lathe that would suit an all-rounder happy to split their time We're looking for someone with: Proven 5-axis milling setting and operating experience Heidenhain controls ideal but a genuinely strong setter/operator on other controls will be considered, as the crossover is quick for a good machinist Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances A background in precision, subcontract xwzovoh or high-spec manufacturing Any CNC turning experience a welcome bonus In return: Permanent role with an established, growing precision engineering group [Salary / rate £36000 to £40,000 , depending on experience Varied, genuinely interesting work in scientific and medical manufacturing Long-term stability with a business investing in its people Commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas.
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
Here's the advert built from Tony's brief, formatted for Totaljobs: CNC Miller 5-Axis Setter/Operator | Telford | Permanent A well-established precision engineering business in Telford , part of a respected manufacturing group with 30 years' heritage, is looking for a skilled 5-Axis CNC Miller Setter/Operator to join its team.
The company manufactures high-precision components for the semiconductor, scientific instruments and medical sectors genuinely varied, high-value work to exacting quality standards (ISO 9001).
The role: Setting and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines Mikron with 20,000rpm spindles Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances, right first time First-off and in-process inspection Machining precision components across a range of materials for scientific and medical applications Turning capability a bonus there's an idle lathe that would suit an all-rounder happy to split their time We're looking for someone with: Proven 5-axis milling setting and operating experience Heidenhain controls ideal but a genuinely strong setter/operator on other controls will be considered, as the crossover is quick for a good machinist Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances A background in precision, subcontract xwzovoh or high-spec manufacturing Any CNC turning experience a welcome bonus In return: Permanent role with an established, growing precision engineering group [Salary / rate £36000 to £40,000 , depending on experience Varied, genuinely interesting work in scientific and medical manufacturing Long-term stability with a business investing in its people Commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas.