CNC Turner

Holt Engineering Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join a precision engineering team. You will set and operate CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, carry out tool changes and offset adjustments, and perform first-off inspections to ensure components meet tight tolerances.

You will read engineering drawings, make minor programme edits, and maintain quality throughout the machining process.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Turner or CNC Setter.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Ability to set CNC lathes independently.
• Read engineering drawings.
• Use precision measuring equipment and check tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Carry out machine set-ups, tool changes and offset adjustments.
• Make minor programme edits where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine components to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Use precision measuring equipment to check component quality.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust settings as needed.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Work with the wider production team to meet output and delivery requirements.

Skills

Read drawings

Set CNC lathe

Basic programming edits

Quality control

Safe practices

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner

Portsmouth, Hampshire

CNC Turner salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

CNC Turner Overview:

• £16.00 - £17.00 per hour
• CNC turning, setting and operating
• Fanuc controls are essential
• Independent machine set-ups with minor programme edits
• Full-time, permanent position in a precision engineering environment

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join a manufacturing team in Portsmouth. This is a hands-on role focused on setting and operating CNC lathes, producing precision components and maintaining quality throughout the machining process.

You’ll need to be confident setting machines independently, working from engineering drawings and making basic programme edits when needed. Full programming from scratch is not required, making this a good fit for an experienced setter/operator who can keep production running efficiently.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a CNC Turner

• Set and operate CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Carry out machine set-ups, tool changes and offset adjustments.
• Make minor programme edits where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine components to the required dimensions and tolerances.
• Use precision measuring equipment to check component quality.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust settings where necessary.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Work with the wider production team to meet output and delivery requirements.

What they’re looking for: CNC Turner

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner or CNC Setter.
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Ability to set CNC lathes independently.
• Confidence making basic programme edits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and checking tolerances.
• A practical understanding of quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable: CNC Turner

• Experience machining precision components.
• Exposure to other CNC controls or machining processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defence or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a range of engineering materials.

What’s on offer: CNC Turner

CNC Turner salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Hands-on CNC turning work within a specialist manufacturing environment.
• The chance to work alongside an experienced machining and engineering team.