CNC TURN/MILL/OPERATOR

Talent Media Ltd; Lanark; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Media Ltd in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, is recruiting an experienced CNC Turn/Mill Setter/Operator for a precision engineering manufacturer. This hands-on role requires full machine setups and running multi-axis turning/milling to close tolerances.

You will set up equipment, load programs, select tooling and inspect first-offs using micrometers and gauges. The job includes shift patterns with day and night options and a competitive hourly rate with shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC turning or Turn/Mill machinery.
• Ability to complete a full machine setup without supervision.
• Understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, offsets and workholding.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience producing components to close tolerances.
• Competent in inspecting work with micrometers and other gauges.
• Experience with multi-axis machines, live tooling or twin/sub-spindle machining.
• CNC programming experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Turn/Mill machinery.
• Complete full machine changeovers.
• Select tooling, workholding and fixtures.
• Load and edit CNC programs.
• Produce and inspect first-offs using measuring tools.
• Manufacture complex parts from drawings.
• Maintain tolerances and surface finishes.
• Identify and resolve machining issues.
• Complete production and quality documentation.

Skills

CNC turning

Turn/Mill setup

Tooling selection

Reading drawings

Close tolerances

Metrology

Multi-axis machines

CNC programming

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ in machining

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore gauges

Job description

CNC TURN/MILL SETTER/OPERATOR

Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire

Salary: up to £18.18 per hour doe, plus applicable shift allowance

Hours: 37 paid hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Talent Media is recruiting an experienced CNC Turn/Mill Setter/Operator for an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Lanark.

The company manufactures complex, close-tolerance components for the aerospace sector and other demanding, quality-critical industries.

This is a hands-on setter/operator position. You must be able to carry out full machine setups independently—it is not a machine-operating-only role.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for:

• Setting up and operating CNC Turn/Mill machinery.
• Completing full machine changeovers.
• Selecting and installing tooling, workholding and fixtures.
• Establishing datums and setting tool and work offsets.
• Loading, proving and adjusting CNC programs.
• Producing and inspecting first-off components.
• Manufacturing complex components from engineering drawings.
• Monitoring tool condition and making appropriate adjustments.
• Inspecting your own work using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintaining close tolerances and the required surface finishes.
• Identifying and resolving machining, tooling and process issues.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Supporting routine machine maintenance and maintaining a safe working environment.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning or Turn/Mill machinery.
• The ability to complete a full machine setup without supervision.
• A practical understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, offsets and workholding.
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience manufacturing components to close tolerances.
• Confidence inspecting your own work using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other measuring equipment.
• A methodical approach with strong attention to quality and detail.

Experience with multi-axis machines, live tooling, twin-spindle or sub-spindle machining would be particularly relevant.

CNC program editing or programming experience would be advantageous. Previous experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, oil and gas or another regulated manufacturing environment would also be beneficial.

An engineering apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent machining qualification is desirable, although substantial relevant experience will also be considered.

SHIFT PATTERN

The current working pattern rotates between a five-day day shift and a four-night night shift:

Day shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am–12:40pm

Night shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:30pm–7:30am

This provides an early finish every Friday while working days and a four-night working week while on nights.

Shift premiums are paid in addition to the basic hourly rate and can be up to 30%, depending on the shift worked.

Contracts also include flexibility to work a back shift should this be reintroduced in the future. No back shift is currently operating.

Applicants must therefore be comfortable working the current rotating day and night shift pattern and understand that a back shift could form part of the rotation in the future.