CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) in Watford to join a quality-driven machining team. The role involves setting and operating FANUC-controlled Nakamura CNC lathes, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and specifications.

You will support continuous improvement on new or developing jobs and help maintain repeatable processes. Key duties include producing first-off batches, contributing to First Article/PPAP processes, and maintaining safe, efficient shop-floor practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and specifications
• FANUC control experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and instructions
• Measure and inspect parts for conformance before first-off
• Produce first-off batches for First Article approval
• Support First Production parts through FAIR/PPAP requirements
• Help establish stable, repeatable production methods and tooling
• Suggest and implement CI improvements to quality and efficiency
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to maintain flow and standards
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices
• Take on additional shop-floor tasks as needed

Skills

CNC turning

Setter/Operator

Quality mindset

Work to specifications

Tools

FANUC control

Job description

CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)

Join a quality-driven machining team producing repeat, conforming components to tight tolerances. This is a hands‑on, stable production role where consistency, standards, and pride in workmanship matter.

The role

As a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator), you'll set and operate FANUC-controlled Nakamura CNC lathes, ensuring parts are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. You'll play a key part in maintaining repeatable processes and supporting continuous improvement‑particularly on new or developing jobs where best practice needs to be defined.

Key responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and agreed work instructions
• Measure and inspect parts to confirm conformance prior to first‑off submission
• Produce first‑off batches for First Article approval
• Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements
• Help establish stable, repeatable production (methods, tooling, and supporting documentation)
• Suggest CI ideas and implement approved improvements to quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and relevant departments to maintain flow and standards
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times
• Support additional shop‑floor tasks where your skills are required

What we're looking for

Required:

• Proven CNC turning experience at setter/operator level
• Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications and instructions
• Able to work to realistic deadlines without compromising standards

Desirable:

• Time‑served engineering apprenticeship
• FANUC control experience
• Experience working to control plans
• 5S / Lean manufacturing exposure
• AS9100 knowledge/experience (advantageous)

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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