Cnc Turner

First Base; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development

On-site parking

Job summary

First Base in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to set and operate Fanuc-controlled turning machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

The role requires reading drawings, tool setting, and strict measurement using micrometers and verniers, with a double day shift and a stable, long-term permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Strong Fanuc controls experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of machining processes and precision measuring equipment.
• Reliable and flexible with double day shift.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines
• Working with Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery
• Setting tools, offsets and workholding
• Carrying out tool changes and basic programme edits
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Inspecting components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment
• Ensuring components meet required quality and dimensional standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Machining processes

Metrology tools

Job description

CNC Turner

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

Hours: Double Day Shift (Early/Late Rotation)

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join their manufacturing team. The successful candidate will set and operate CNC turning machinery to manufacture precision components, working to engineering drawings and required tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines
• Working with Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery
• Setting tools, offsets and workholding
• Carrying out tool changes and basic programme edits
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Inspecting components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment
• Ensuring components meet required quality and dimensional standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner, CNC Setter/Operator or similar
• Strong setting and operating experience with CNC lathes
• Fanuc controls experience is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of machining processes, tooling and precision measuring equipment
• Reliable and flexible approach with the ability to work a double day shift pattern

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern workshop environment with well-maintained machinery
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term permanent opportunity with a growing business