CNC Turner

Holt Engineering; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Ferndown is seeking an experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Programmer) to join an established Dorset manufacturing environment. You will set and program Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes to produce precision aerospace components from engineering drawings.

The role includes setting tooling, offsets, reading drawings, and making adjustments to ensure parts meet tight tolerances. Overtime is available at 1.5x and the position is permanent.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience setting CNC lathes.
• Experience programming CNC lathes.
• Familiarity with Fanuc control systems.
• Experience producing components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setting CNC lathes.
• Programming using Fanuc controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting tooling and offsets.
• Producing components to tight tolerances.
• Making programme and offset adjustments as needed.
• Checking parts throughout production to ensure they meet specifications.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC turning experience

Fanuc controls experience

Aerospace industry knowledge

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner - Setter / Programmer

£35,000-£47,000 | Various Shift Patterns | Permanent | Ferndown

Are you an experienced CNC Turner who can both set and program Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes?

This is a permanent opportunity with an established engineering manufacturer in Ferndown, producing precision components for the aerospace sector and working to tight tolerances.

Why consider it?

• £35,000-£47,000 salary
• Various shift patterns available
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Permanent position
• CNC setting and programming
• Fanuc controls
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Work on precision components to tight tolerances
• Training and progression opportunities
• Established engineering environment

What you'll be doing

You’ll be setting and programming CNC turning machines, working from engineering drawings and producing accurate aerospace components.

The role will involve:

• Setting CNC lathes
• Programming using Fanuc controls
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Setting tooling and offsets
• Producing components to tight tolerances
• Making programme and offset adjustments where required
• Checking work throughout production to make sure components meet specification

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for CNC Turners who can set and program, with experience working with Fanuc‑controlled machines.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner
• CNC setting experience
• CNC programming experience
• Fanuc controls experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience producing components to tight tolerances
• A good understanding of CNC turning processes
• Aerospace experience would be useful, but precision engineering experience from other sectors could also be considered.

The company

You’ll be joining an established Dorset engineering business working across demanding sectors including aerospace and nuclear, with CNC turning, milling and assembly capabilities.

The business continues to invest in its manufacturing capabilities and people, giving you the opportunity to develop your CNC skills and progress within the company.