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Job Title: CNC Programmer Setter Operator
Location: Poole, Dorset (BH15)
Salary: GBP40,000 : GBP48,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm Friday 7:00am-12:00pm
Join a Precision Engineering Company Where Quality Comes First.
Aaron Manufacturing is an established and growing precision engineering company supplying high-specification components to customers across the aerospace, motorsport, nuclear and oil and gas sectors.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer Setter Operator to join our skilled machining team in Poole.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value precision components in a clean, well-equipped workshop where craftsmanship, quality and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our CNC machining team you'll be responsible for programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC Lathes and Machining Centres, producing precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC Lathes and Machining Centres.
- Writing and editing Mazatrol and ISO programmes.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Selecting tooling, fixtures and machining strategies.
- Producing components to tight tolerances.
- Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
- Using precision measuring equipment to verify quality.
- Optimising tooling and machining processes to improve cycle times.
- Working closely with colleagues to continually improve production efficiency.
- Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys solving machining challenges.
Essential
- Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC machine tools.
- Experience with Mazak machinery (or similar CNC machines).
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of machining processes and tooling.
- Experience working to tight tolerances.
- Inspection experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Experience within an ISO9001 manufacturing environment.
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Desirable
- Mazatrol programming.
- Aerospace or precision engineering experience.
- Apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
Why Join Aaron Manufacturing?
- Established family-owned precision engineering company.
- Interesting work across aerospace, motorsport, nuclear and oil and gas.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Early finish every Friday.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Supportive and experienced engineering team.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow with the business.
Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Candidates with experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Turner, CNC Miller, Mazak Programmer, Programmer Setter Operator, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator or Precision Machinist are encouraged.
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