CNC Setter Operator
Next Generation Ltd
West Bromwich · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£18 – £18.5 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
West Bromwich, West Midlands
Category
Engineering
Job Title: CNC Setter Operator Contract: Permanent Hourly rate: £18.50 per hour Working Hours: Monday Friday (Days) Due to expansion, Next Generation are currently recruiting for an CNC Setter Operator to work with a leading global manufacturer who produce machined components supplying predominantly into the Aerospace 3industry.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
As the CNC Setter Operator you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating Fanuc controlled Lathes.
Duties of the CNC Setter Operator: Setting & Operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls Carrying out offsets & tool changes Altering speeds and feeds Running multiple lathes at any one time Monitoring cycle times Basic machine maintenance The successful candidate for the CNC Setter Operators position will have the following experience: 3 5 years experience Setting & Operating Lathes (Essential) 3 5 years experience within Fanuc or Heidenhain controls (Essential) Checking for defects & quality issues (Essential) Ability to manage cycle times (Essential) Excellent attention to detail (Essential) Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate.
If you havent been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.
Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. xwzovoh
We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.
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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
As the CNC Setter Operator you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating Fanuc controlled Lathes.
Duties of the CNC Setter Operator: Setting & Operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls Carrying out offsets & tool changes Altering speeds and feeds Running multiple lathes at any one time Monitoring cycle times Basic machine maintenance The successful candidate for the CNC Setter Operators position will have the following experience: 3 5 years experience Setting & Operating Lathes (Essential) 3 5 years experience within Fanuc or Heidenhain controls (Essential) Checking for defects & quality issues (Essential) Ability to manage cycle times (Essential) Excellent attention to detail (Essential) Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate.
If you havent been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.
Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. xwzovoh
We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.