CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter

JRS Associates Ltd has partnered with a long-established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected subcontract engineering company supplying precision components to the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Fluid and Power Generation sectors.

Working within a modern CNC turning department, you'll programme, set and operate a range of medium and large CNC lathes, manufacturing high-value one-off and small batch precision components from a variety of exotic materials.

The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Package

• £18.00 – £19.25 per hour
• OTE £50,000–£60,000 with overtime
• 39-hour working week
• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Training & development opportunities
• Corporate workwear
• Flexible working
• Permanent position with long-term job security

The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Role

• Programme, set and operate CNC Turning Centres with Fanuc controls
• Create CNC programs from engineering drawings
• Select the most efficient machining methods, tooling and workholding
• Machine one-off and small batch precision components
• Produce components from castings, forgings, billets and bar stock
• Machine a wide range of exotic materials including Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Monel and Hastelloy
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection
• Work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Support continuous improvement within the machining department

The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Requirements

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes
• Confident using Fanuc controls
• Able to create CNC programs from engineering drawings
• Experience machining one-off and small batch components
• Previous experience machining exotic materials
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and tight tolerances
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant machining experience
• Good communication and organisational skills

If you're an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you.