CNC Mill / Turn Setter Operator – Nightshift 7078

First Base Employment Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Mill/Turn Setter/Operator to join a precision engineering environment in Poole, operating on a nightshift. You will set and run CNC machines, read drawings, and inspect parts to tight tolerances, ensuring quality throughout production.

Experience with FANUC-controlled equipment and aerospace/precision engineering backgrounds is highly valued. The role requires independence and a strong commitment to 5S/5C principles on night shift.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC mill/turn machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Background in precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC mill/turn lathe machines.
• Working with FANUC control systems to manufacture precision components.
• Producing components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Carrying out in-process inspections and checking own work against SPC requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Ensuring machinery and working areas are maintained in line with 5S/5C principles.
• Working independently to meet production requirements throughout the nightshift.

Skills

CNC Mill/Turn experience

FANUC controls

Drawing interpretation

Quality focus

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

FANUC controls

Nakamura machines

Bar feed systems

Job description

CNC Mill/Turn Setter / Operator – Nightshift7078

Location: Poole, Dorset
Hours: Full-time, nightshift.
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience.

The Role

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a CNC Mill/Turn Setter / Operator to join a precision engineering environment based in Poole, working on a nightshift.

This opportunity would suit an experienced CNC Setter / Operator with a background in mill/turn machining and FANUC-controlled machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC equipment, producing precision components and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy throughout production.

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Mill/Turn Setter / Operator:

• Setting and operating CNC mill/turn lathe machines.




• Working with FANUC control systems to manufacture precision components.




• Producing components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.




• Carrying out in-process inspections and checking own work against SPC requirements.




• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.




• Ensuring machinery and working areas are maintained in line with 5S/5C principles.




• Working independently to meet production requirements throughout the nightshift.

Key Skills of a CNC Mill/Turn Setter / Operator:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machinery.




• Confident using FANUC controls.




• Experience within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.




• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.




• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.




• Experience with Nakamura machines and bar feed systems would be advantageous.




• Reliable, self-motivated and quality-focused approach.