Job Ad: CNC Operator/Setter/Programmer Location: Newton Abbot, Devon Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 Hours Mon Thurs: 07:00 16:00 Friday: 07:00 12:00 Salary: Dependent on experience Benefits: Healthshield 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (annual leave required during Christmas close-down) Access to Employee Assistance Line About the Role We are seeking a dynamic CNC Operator/Setter/Programmer to join our team in Devon. Our company specializes in bespoke waveguide products for the Medical, Defence, and Telecommunications industries. This is a fantastic opportunity for a team player who thrives in a small company environment and is eager to contribute to a flexible and collaborative workplace. Key Responsibilities Proving out new programs and setting/operating CNC Lathe machinery for both large and small batch work. Operating additional machinery in the machine shop as required. Manual milling/turning. Working with a variety of materials. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Conducting self-inspections of finished products using metrology equipment. Recording work accurately in the database and clocking on/off jobs. Maintaining machinery and ensuring a clean workspace. Reporting production issues and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Adhering to quality procedures and Health & Safety policies. Desirable Skills and Experience Understanding of engineering and machining principles. Experience programming and setting CNC milling machines, ideally on 2-axis CNC lathes. Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications. Familiarity with metrology equipment. Previous engineering apprenticeship or qualifications (preferred but not required). Personal Qualities Commitment to working safely and following procedures in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team. Qualifications Minimum: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English. Candidates without these qualifications may still be considered. An engineering apprenticeship or other related qualification is desirable. ADZN1_UKTJ