CNC Turner

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Training and development

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Gloucester is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter to join a precision engineering team. You will set and operate fixed-head CNC lathes and work with Fanuc controls to deliver components to tight specifications.

Training will extend into Millturn and sliding-head machinery, with clear path to higher rates as skills expand. Overtime is available and a supportive, long-term development-focused environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC turning experience and setting fixed-head lathes.
• Experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machine setup.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate fixed-head CNC lathes.
• Work with Fanuc-controlled machinery and ensure tolerances.
• Produce components from engineering drawings.
• Set tooling, offsets and workholding.
• Perform tool changes and machine adjustments.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and meet production targets.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Measuring equipment

Quality focus

Tools

Fixed-head CNC lathes

Millturn / sliding-head machinery

Job description

CNC Turner Setter

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour DOE

Hours: Days ? Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner Setter to join a well-established precision engineering and CNC machining business based in Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes
• Working with Fanuc-controlled machinery
• Producing precision-turned components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Setting tooling, offsets and workholding
• Carrying out tool changes and machine adjustments
• Inspecting components using appropriate measuring equipment
• Maintaining tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality standards
• Working with a range of materials and producing components across varying batch sizes
• Working independently while contributing to an experienced engineering team
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Training & Development

The company is committed to developing its CNC machining team and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to expand their skill set through structured on-the-job training.

Training will include:

• Millturn lathe setup and operation
• Sliding-head CNC machining
• Developing your knowledge of more advanced CNC machining processes
• Expanding your ability to set and operate a wider range of machinery

As training is completed and additional skills are signed off, there is the opportunity to increase your hourly rate and earning potential.

This makes the position particularly suitable for an experienced CNC Turner who wants to progress their career and develop into a more versatile CNC machinist.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator and be confident setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes.

• Previous CNC turning experience
• Experience setting Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes
• Good understanding of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machine setup
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality
• The ability to work accurately and efficiently to production requirements
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• A willingness to learn and develop new CNC machining skills
• Experience with Millturn or sliding-head machinery would be advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate

What's On Offer

• Further earning potential following completion of training
• Training and development on Millturn and sliding-head lathes
• Overtime available
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Relaxed and flexible working environment
• Long-term opportunity to develop your CNC machining skills and progress your earning potential