CNC Turner

CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator - Lathes & Machining Centres

We're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer Setter Operator to join a specialist precision engineering business. Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer producing high-quality, precision components for a range of demanding industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and/or machining centres, working to tight tolerances and ensuring components are manufactured to the required standards.

What's on offer

• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Hours: Monday to Thursday (7:00 - 16:00) & Friday (7:00 - 12:00)

Key responsibilities

• Program, set and operate Mazak CNC driven-tool lathes, machining centres, or both.
• Read and interpret detailed customer engineering drawings and specifications.
• Determine the most effective machining methods and processes for each component.
• Write and edit Mazak and ISO CNC programmes.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting inserts and machining conditions.
• Carry out first-off inspections to ensure components meet the required specification before production runs.
• Create, store and maintain CNC programmes.
• Review works orders and work instructions to ensure machining requirements are fully understood.
• Monitor production quality and ensure components consistently meet required standards.
• Work to agreed production and run times while maintaining high levels of quality.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify opportunities to improve production methods, efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Work in accordance with company procedures and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

About you

• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC machine tools.
• Experience with Mazak CNC machinery is highly desirable.
• Experience working with CNC lathes, machining centres, or both.
• Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Good understanding of metal cutting processes, tooling and machining conditions.
• Experience working within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment, ideally to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality components.
• Able to consistently meet required production set-up and run times.
• A positive, hands-on 'can do, will do attitude.

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