CNC Turner

Optima UK; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

On site parking

Job summary

Optima UK is seeking an experienced CNC Turning Setter Operator for afternoon shifts in Warwick. The role involves setting and operating CNC turning machines, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring parts meet tight specifications.

You will work with FANUC controls, upload programs, set tools and fixtures, and inspect finished components using precision instruments. A strong attention to detail and basic machining maths are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Familiar with FANUC controls and canned cycles.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic maths skills for machining calculations.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture high precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components.
• Work with FANUC CNC programs including canned cycles.
• Read and interpret final and stage engineering drawings.
• Upload programs into machines and set tools, chucks, collets and fixtures.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Record dimensions against drawing requirements during the manufacturing process.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

CNC turning setup

FANUC controls

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Machining maths

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description: CNC Turning Setter Operator Afternoons Location: Warwick Commutable from: Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford upon Avon, Rugby Salary: £40,912.40 Including Shift Allowance Hours: 39 hours per week Shift Pattern Monday to Thursday 14:30-23:30 Friday 12:45 - 17:30 (Total 39hrs)

About the Company

Our client is a precision engineering manufacturer supplying components and assemblies to the aerospace and motorsport industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turning Setter Operator to join their production team.

The Role

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture high precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components.
• Work with FANUC CNC programs including canned cycles.
• Read and interpret final and stage engineering drawings.
• Upload programs into machines and set tools, chucks, collets and fixtures.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Record dimensions against drawing requirements during the manufacturing process.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

About You

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Familiar with FANUC controls and canned cycles.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic maths skills for machining calculations.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• On site parking