Caliper CNC Setter / Operator – Milling
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS
CNC machinery operation
Milling
FANUC controls
Engineering drawings
Time management
Communication skills
Measuring equipment
Troubleshooting
FULL DESCRIPTION
Caliper CNC Setter / Operator – Milling
To provide day-to-day support to the Caliper area, Setting and Operating 3 and 4 Axis CNC Machines (Doosan, Mori, etc).
Key Responsibilities
- Run proven programs, adjust work and/or tool co-ordinates and correct any errors.
- Set tools and produce a ‘First Off’ part to correct quality standard
- Carry out 1st off inspection from engineering drawings and update paperwork.
- Ensure the cell output is made to the agreed schedules.
- Ensure the quality of the machine output is to required specification
- Apply machine maintenance as per schedules.
- Co-operate and liaise with all other areas when required.
- Ensure 5‘s is maintained in the cell and other areas.
- Carry out any other duties reasonable within capability including possible secondment to work in other areas on the shop floor.
Additional Working Hours
Work overtime when required, weekend working etc.
Key Competencies
- Able to set and operator CNC machinery to produce parts and inspect to the required standard.
- Setter / Operator with strong background knowledge of milling
- Must be competent operating FANUC controls
- Flexible, positive approach with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and support resolution.
- Good time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
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