CNC Setter Operator
Optima UK
Sutton in Ashfield · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Category
Banking and Financial Services
CNC Miller Setter
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Circa £40,000+ depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Setter to join a well-established precision engineering business.
The company manufactures high-integrity components for technically demanding sectors, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and oil and gas.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its production team with a skilled CNC Setter who can work independently and consistently achieve demanding quality standards.
The Role
As a CNC Miller Setter, you will take ownership of your machine and produce precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
You will work with modern CNC milling machinery and automation while contributing positively to the wider production team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Setting and operating CNC milling machines
Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining processes
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Checking components against required quality standards
Taking ownership of machine performance and completed work
Supporting colleagues across the production department
Contributing to continuous improvement activities
Candidate Requirements
Strong CNC setting experience
Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
Experience with 3, 4 or 5-axis machining
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work
A positive and supportive approach to teamworkExperience within nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil and gas or another high-integrity manufacturing environment would be highly desirable. xwzovoh
Previous experience working with specialist materials or within regulated manufacturing supply chains would also be advantageous.
Benefits
Salary circa £40,000+, depending on experience
Overtime available at time and a half
25 days' holiday
Christmas shutdown
Additional company day off in August
Early Friday finish
Flexible working arrangements
Weekly pay
On-site parking
On-site canteen
Wellbeing facilities
Company pension
PPE provided
Development opportunities within a growing business
Apply
To apply for the CNC Miller Setter position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps
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If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Circa £40,000+ depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Setter to join a well-established precision engineering business.
The company manufactures high-integrity components for technically demanding sectors, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and oil and gas.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its production team with a skilled CNC Setter who can work independently and consistently achieve demanding quality standards.
The Role
As a CNC Miller Setter, you will take ownership of your machine and produce precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
You will work with modern CNC milling machinery and automation while contributing positively to the wider production team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Setting and operating CNC milling machines
Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining processes
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Checking components against required quality standards
Taking ownership of machine performance and completed work
Supporting colleagues across the production department
Contributing to continuous improvement activities
Candidate Requirements
Strong CNC setting experience
Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
Experience with 3, 4 or 5-axis machining
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work
A positive and supportive approach to teamworkExperience within nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil and gas or another high-integrity manufacturing environment would be highly desirable. xwzovoh
Previous experience working with specialist materials or within regulated manufacturing supply chains would also be advantageous.
Benefits
Salary circa £40,000+, depending on experience
Overtime available at time and a half
25 days' holiday
Christmas shutdown
Additional company day off in August
Early Friday finish
Flexible working arrangements
Weekly pay
On-site parking
On-site canteen
Wellbeing facilities
Company pension
PPE provided
Development opportunities within a growing business
Apply
To apply for the CNC Miller Setter position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps