CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment

CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)

Join a quality-driven machining team producing repeat, conforming components to tight tolerances. This is a hands-on, stable production role where consistency, standards, and pride in workmanship matter.



The role

As a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator), you'll set and operate FANUC-controlled Nakamura CNC lathes, ensuring parts are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. You'll play a key part in maintaining repeatable processes and supporting continuous improvement-particularly on new or developing jobs where best practice needs to be defined.



Key responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and agreed work instructions
  • Measure and inspect parts to confirm conformance prior to first-off submission
  • Produce first-off batches for First Article approval
  • Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements
  • Help establish stable, repeatable production (methods, tooling, and supporting documentation)
  • Suggest CI ideas and implement approved improvements to quality, efficiency, and consistency
  • Communicate clearly with colleagues and relevant departments to maintain flow and standards
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times
  • Support additional shop-floor tasks where your skills are required


What we're looking for

Required:

  • Proven CNC turning experience at setter/operator level
  • Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications and instructions
  • Able to work to realistic deadlines without compromising standards

Desirable:

  • Time-served engineering apprenticeship
  • FANUC control experience
  • Experience working to control plans
  • 5S / Lean manufacturing exposure
  • AS9100 knowledge/experience (advantageous)




This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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