CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment; Birtley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) to join a quality-driven machining team in the UK. You will set and operate FANUC-controlled Nakamura lathes, ensuring parts meet specifications with a strong focus on repeatability and continuous improvement.

This permanent role requires proven CNC turning experience, a quality mindset, and the ability to meet realistic deadlines without compromising standards. Apprenticeship background and lean knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC turning experience at setter/operator level.
• Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications.
• Able to work to realistic deadlines without compromising standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and agreed work instructions.
• Measure and inspect parts to confirm conformance prior to first‑off submission.
• Produce first‑off batches for First Article approval.
• Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements.
• Help establish stable, repeatable production (methods, tooling, and supporting documentation).
• Suggest CI ideas and implement approved improvements to quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and relevant departments to maintain flow and standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times.
• Support additional shop‑floor tasks where your skills are required.

Skills

CNC turning

Setter/Operator

FANUC

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

FANUC controls

Job description

CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)

Join a quality-driven machining team producing repeat, conforming components to tight tolerances. This is a hands‑on, stable production role where consistency, standards, and pride in workmanship matter.

The role

As a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator), you'll set and operate FANUC-controlled Nakamura CNC lathes, ensuring parts are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. You'll play a key part in maintaining repeatable processes and supporting continuous improvement‑particularly on new or developing jobs where best practice needs to be defined.

Key responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and agreed work instructions
• Measure and inspect parts to confirm conformance prior to first‑off submission
• Produce first‑off batches for First Article approval
• Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements
• Help establish stable, repeatable production (methods, tooling, and supporting documentation)
• Suggest CI ideas and implement approved improvements to quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and relevant departments to maintain flow and standards
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times
• Support additional shop‑floor tasks where your skills are required

What we're looking for

Required:

• Proven CNC turning experience at setter/operator level
• Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications and instructions
• Able to work to realistic deadlines without compromising standards

Desirable:

• Time‑served engineering apprenticeship
• FANUC control experience
• Experience working to control plans
• 5S / Lean manufacturing exposure
• AS9100 knowledge/experience (advantageous)

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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