CNC Turner Setter/Programmer

CNC Turner Setter/Programmer

Location: Woking, Surrey (Initially based in West Byfleet before relocating to a brand-new facility in Send)
Salary: Up to £46,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Permanent | Full Time

Entech Technical Solutions are recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner Setter/Programmer to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-specification components to demanding industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern machining environment producing complex, high-precision components from exotic materials, where quality and craftsmanship are paramount. You'll join a business that invests heavily in its people, offering ongoing training, career development and the chance to work on technically challenging projects.

The Role

As a CNC Turner Setter/Programmer, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes to manufacture precision-engineered components to extremely tight tolerances. Working from engineering drawings, you'll ensure every component meets the highest quality standards while continuously seeking improvements in machining efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components.

• Machine complex parts to micron-level tolerances using a range of exotic and high-performance alloys including Titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy and Duplex materials.

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T requirements.

• Select appropriate tooling, cutting speeds and machining strategies for efficient production.

• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment to ensure product quality.

• Diagnose machining issues, make programme adjustments and optimise machining performance.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment while following all health and safety procedures.

About You

We're looking for an experienced CNC Turner who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys solving technical machining challenges.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.

• Experience machining exotic materials or difficult-to-machine alloys.

• Ability to manufacture complex precision components to tight tolerances.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Excellent knowledge of tooling, cutting parameters and machining techniques.

• Experience using precision inspection equipment and quality processes.

• An engineering apprenticeship or experience within aerospace, defence, oil & gas or other high-precision manufacturing sectors would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £46,000, depending on experience.

• Overtime paid at 1.5x the basic hourly rate.

• Monday to Friday working with flexible start and finish times.

• Private pension scheme.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Excellent training and professional development with a dedicated learning programme.

• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business committed to investing in cutting-edge technology and its people.

If you're an experienced CNC Turner looking to work on technically challenging projects within a business that genuinely invests in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Entech Technical Solutions.