Machine Setter
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Darlaston, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£30k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
MACHINE SETTER / CNC TECHNICIAN
* Birmingham
* £30,000 - £33,000 (inc shift allowance and Friday supplement)
* Busy manufacturing company
* Genuine long term career prospects
* Choice of morning or evening shifts
We are looking for a hands-on Machine Setter / CNC Technician to support production performance, machine uptime, and OEE targets across our machining operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining tooling, supporting changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Hockley, Quinton, Aldridge, Darlaston, Willenhall, Bilston, Bloxwich, Wombourne and Oldbury
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate CNC machining centres safely and efficiently.
* Preset tooling using Zoller tool presetting equipment
* Maintain machine cycle times and support OEE performance targets
* Conduct machine, fixture, and tooling TPM activities
* Troubleshoot machine, tooling, fixture, and cobot stoppages
* Perform authorised low-level CNC program edits
* Complete tooling breakage reports and production documentation
* Maintain accurate OEE data within the DMP system
* Plan and support machine changeovers
* Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate technical issues
* Follow Stop-Call-Wait procedures to protect product quality
* Escalate production, quality, or maintenance concerns promptly
* Support tooling presetting and other operational activities as required
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times
Requirements
* Experienced in operating and setting CNC machining centres
* Able to read, understand, and make basic CNC program adjustments
* Strong mechanical aptitude and confident using hand tools
* Able to prioritise tasks and respond to production risks effectively
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Flexible with shifts and working hours to support business needs
* CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with tooling, machine setups, and changeovers
* Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement practices is desirable
This is a very special opportunity, your long- term prospects within a busy manufacturing company, are assured.
You will be joining a friendly supportive team, most of your colleagues have been with the business for many years.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
* Birmingham
* £30,000 - £33,000 (inc shift allowance and Friday supplement)
* Busy manufacturing company
* Genuine long term career prospects
* Choice of morning or evening shifts
We are looking for a hands-on Machine Setter / CNC Technician to support production performance, machine uptime, and OEE targets across our machining operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining tooling, supporting changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Hockley, Quinton, Aldridge, Darlaston, Willenhall, Bilston, Bloxwich, Wombourne and Oldbury
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate CNC machining centres safely and efficiently.
* Preset tooling using Zoller tool presetting equipment
* Maintain machine cycle times and support OEE performance targets
* Conduct machine, fixture, and tooling TPM activities
* Troubleshoot machine, tooling, fixture, and cobot stoppages
* Perform authorised low-level CNC program edits
* Complete tooling breakage reports and production documentation
* Maintain accurate OEE data within the DMP system
* Plan and support machine changeovers
* Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate technical issues
* Follow Stop-Call-Wait procedures to protect product quality
* Escalate production, quality, or maintenance concerns promptly
* Support tooling presetting and other operational activities as required
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times
Requirements
* Experienced in operating and setting CNC machining centres
* Able to read, understand, and make basic CNC program adjustments
* Strong mechanical aptitude and confident using hand tools
* Able to prioritise tasks and respond to production risks effectively
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Flexible with shifts and working hours to support business needs
* CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with tooling, machine setups, and changeovers
* Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement practices is desirable
This is a very special opportunity, your long- term prospects within a busy manufacturing company, are assured.
You will be joining a friendly supportive team, most of your colleagues have been with the business for many years.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
Reference: 225241897
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Machine Setter
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Darlaston, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£30k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
MACHINE SETTER / CNC TECHNICIAN
* Birmingham
* £30,000 - £33,000 (inc shift allowance and Friday supplement)
* Busy manufacturing company
* Genuine long term career prospects
* Choice of morning or evening shifts
We are looking for a hands-on Machine Setter / CNC Technician to support production performance, machine uptime, and OEE targets across our machining operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining tooling, supporting changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Hockley, Quinton, Aldridge, Darlaston, Willenhall, Bilston, Bloxwich, Wombourne and Oldbury
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate CNC machining centres safely and efficiently.
* Preset tooling using Zoller tool presetting equipment
* Maintain machine cycle times and support OEE performance targets
* Conduct machine, fixture, and tooling TPM activities
* Troubleshoot machine, tooling, fixture, and cobot stoppages
* Perform authorised low-level CNC program edits
* Complete tooling breakage reports and production documentation
* Maintain accurate OEE data within the DMP system
* Plan and support machine changeovers
* Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate technical issues
* Follow Stop-Call-Wait procedures to protect product quality
* Escalate production, quality, or maintenance concerns promptly
* Support tooling presetting and other operational activities as required
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times
Requirements
* Experienced in operating and setting CNC machining centres
* Able to read, understand, and make basic CNC program adjustments
* Strong mechanical aptitude and confident using hand tools
* Able to prioritise tasks and respond to production risks effectively
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Flexible with shifts and working hours to support business needs
* CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with tooling, machine setups, and changeovers
* Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement practices is desirable
This is a very special opportunity, your long- term prospects within a busy manufacturing company, are assured.
You will be joining a friendly supportive team, most of your colleagues have been with the business for many years.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
* Birmingham
* £30,000 - £33,000 (inc shift allowance and Friday supplement)
* Busy manufacturing company
* Genuine long term career prospects
* Choice of morning or evening shifts
We are looking for a hands-on Machine Setter / CNC Technician to support production performance, machine uptime, and OEE targets across our machining operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining tooling, supporting changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Hockley, Quinton, Aldridge, Darlaston, Willenhall, Bilston, Bloxwich, Wombourne and Oldbury
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate CNC machining centres safely and efficiently.
* Preset tooling using Zoller tool presetting equipment
* Maintain machine cycle times and support OEE performance targets
* Conduct machine, fixture, and tooling TPM activities
* Troubleshoot machine, tooling, fixture, and cobot stoppages
* Perform authorised low-level CNC program edits
* Complete tooling breakage reports and production documentation
* Maintain accurate OEE data within the DMP system
* Plan and support machine changeovers
* Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate technical issues
* Follow Stop-Call-Wait procedures to protect product quality
* Escalate production, quality, or maintenance concerns promptly
* Support tooling presetting and other operational activities as required
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times
Requirements
* Experienced in operating and setting CNC machining centres
* Able to read, understand, and make basic CNC program adjustments
* Strong mechanical aptitude and confident using hand tools
* Able to prioritise tasks and respond to production risks effectively
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Flexible with shifts and working hours to support business needs
* CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with tooling, machine setups, and changeovers
* Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement practices is desirable
This is a very special opportunity, your long- term prospects within a busy manufacturing company, are assured.
You will be joining a friendly supportive team, most of your colleagues have been with the business for many years.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
Reference: 225241897
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