CNC Setter - Die Casting

CV-Library • Burnley, Lancashire • 8h ago

CNC Setter – Die Casting

Location: Burnley Hours: Monday - Thursday 6.00am - 3.00pm Salary: £32,000

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Setter to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, machining aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components.

This is a hands-on role focused on CNC setting, tooling, quality and production, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and components are produced accurately and efficiently.

The Role

Set and operate CNC machines, including milling machines, lathes and machining centres
Set tooling, offsets, work coordinates, fixtures and cutting parameters
Load and make minor adjustments to existing CNC programmes
Set machines for different components and production runs
Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required
Monitor tooling and replace worn or damaged tools
Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components
Ensure components meet required dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes
Use verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, callipers and other measuring equipment
Identify and resolve setting, tooling and machining issues
Carry out basic machine checks and report faults
Complete setting sheets, quality checks and production records
Support operators and maintain efficient production flow
Contribute to continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing

About You

You’ll ideally have previous experience as a CNC Setter or in a similar CNC machining role within a manufacturing environment.

You should have:

Strong CNC setting experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and work-holding
Experience setting machine tools and cutting parameters
Good understanding of engineering tolerances
Experience using precision measuring equipment
Strong attention to detail and quality
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience machining aluminium, zinc or other die-cast components would be advantageous. Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls and the ability to make minor programme edits would also be beneficial.

Why Apply?