Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday ( 6:30am - 17:00pm)
About the Role:
Grapevine Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a leading precision engineering company in Clacton-on-Sea, seeking an experienced CNC Setter to join their 5-Axis Milling team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled individual who thrives in a high-quality, fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Set up and prepare 5-Axis vertical milling machines for production, ensuring optimal performance, accuracy, and quality.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections using a range of metrology equipment and gauges.
• Provide a structured handover to machine operators and assist them with technical support when needed.
• Collaborate with the wider team to meet production targets and dispatch schedules.
• Conduct routine maintenance and housekeeping of machines and work areas.
• Deburr and package finished components to precise customer specifications.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience setting CNC 5-Axis milling machines.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following controls: Heidenhain (preferred), Winmax, or Haas.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Proficient with inspection tools and interpreting dimensional data, ideally with knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with tooling and work holding methods suited to precision milling operations.