CNC Turner – Programmer, Setter, Operator

Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours: Day shift, 39 hours per week (flexible within company opening hours)
Overtime: Time and a half up to 48 hours, double time thereafter
Benefits: 35 days annual leave, pension scheme, death in service benefit

The Opportunity

A well-established, family-owned subcontract engineering business is seeking a skilled CNC Turner to join its high-performing precision machining team. This organisation specialises in producing low-volume, high-accuracy components-primarily machined steel fabrications and cast-iron parts ranging from 100 kg to 3 tonnes.

You will be working in a modern, award-winning engineering facility equipped with the latest CNC machining technology, alongside experienced and knowledgeable machinists.

The Role

• Program, set, and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC turning machines

• Produce low-volume precision components to exacting customer specifications

• Set up tooling and fixturing, prove out programs, and execute machining operations

• Follow planned operations to achieve production output at required rates

• Adhere to all company Health & Safety and Quality procedures

• Maximise productivity through efficient use of materials, tooling, and planning

• Carry out comprehensive in-process inspections using standard measuring equipment

• Present finished work to a consistently high standard

• Plan ahead to minimise downtime and reduce set-up times

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Strong experience programming and editing CNC turning programs (Fanuc essential)

• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to a high standard

• Competence in setting and operating CNC machines in a precision machining environment

• Ability to conduct initial inspections using micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools

• Solid knowledge of materials, modern cutting methods, and machining processes

• A reputation for producing high-quality work with minimal errors

• A flexible approach to work, including willingness to complete overtime to meet customer demand

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