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CNC Setter Operator
Prime Appointments
Full-time
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
architecture-and-engineering
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
Job Description
CNC Setter Operator - Sliding & Fixed Head
Southend-on-Sea
Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Monday to Thursday | 37 Hours
Prime Appointments are partnering with a well-established aerospace precision engineering business in Southend who are looking to add a capable CNC Setter Operator to their team.
The successful candidate will be confident setting and running both sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes across the shopfloor. You'll play a key role in keeping production flowing efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected within aerospace manufacturing.
We're particularly interested in candidates who can programme using CAD/CAM, as well as contribute to improving processes and supporting overall shop performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Setting and operating sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes
Programming or editing programmes where required (CAD/CAM experience highly advantageous)
Producing first-off components and comp...
Southend-on-Sea
Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Monday to Thursday | 37 Hours
Prime Appointments are partnering with a well-established aerospace precision engineering business in Southend who are looking to add a capable CNC Setter Operator to their team.
The successful candidate will be confident setting and running both sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes across the shopfloor. You'll play a key role in keeping production flowing efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected within aerospace manufacturing.
We're particularly interested in candidates who can programme using CAD/CAM, as well as contribute to improving processes and supporting overall shop performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Setting and operating sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes
Programming or editing programmes where required (CAD/CAM experience highly advantageous)
Producing first-off components and comp...
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Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Deadline:
April 12, 2026