Cnc Setter Operator
Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd
Thetford · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£48,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Thetford, Norfolk
Category
Engineering
CNC Setter/Operator - Night shift
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 4am
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
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
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