Cnc Turner

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Overtime available

Relaxed and flexible working enviro n.

Training on Millturn and sliding-head

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter to join a Gloucester precision engineering business. You will set and operate fixed-head CNC lathes using Fanuc controls, producing high quality components to engineering drawings and customer specifications, with responsibilities that include tooling, offsets, workholding and accurate inspection.

Training will cover Millturn lathe setup, sliding-head CNC machining and more advanced processes, enabling you to increase your hourly

Qualifications

• Must have previous CNC turning experience and be confident setting and operating fixed-head lathes.
• Experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes is essential.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and maintaining tight tolerances.

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 measuring equipment
• Maintaining tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality standards
• Working with a range of materials and varying batch sizes
• Working independently while contributing to a skilled engineering team
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Tools

Millturn lathe

Sliding-head lathe

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes using Fanuc controls, producing high-quality precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to further develop their skills, with full training and development available on Millturn lathes and sliding-head machinery. As your skill set develops and training is successfully completed, there is the opportunity to increase your earning potential.

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.

You should have:

• 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