CNC Turner - Nights

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mazak programming training

Career progression opportunities

Immediate starts

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training seeks an experienced CNC Setter Operator for a night shift in Ferndown. You will set and operate Mazak CNC turning centres, read engineering drawings, and run production with a strong emphasis on quality. The role includes first-off and in-process inspection, tool wear monitoring, and occasional programming edits.

Immediate starts available and Mazak training is provided. Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:30pm–7:00am, on a full-time/permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Experience with Mazak machines and controls is advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Understanding of turning processes, tooling and inspection equipment.
• CNC programming experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Mazak CNC turning centres.
• Set tooling, workholding, offsets and machine parameters.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Run production efficiently while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection.
• Monitor tool wear and make offset adjustments where required.
• Make minor programme edits when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow quality, health & safety and 5S procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

Mazak machines

Drawing interpretation

Quality awareness

First-off inspection

Tool wear monitoring

Programming basics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Mazak controls

Inspection equipment

Job description

CNC Turner Setter Operator – Night Shift

Location: Ferndown

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 8:30pm–7:00am

Employment: Full-Time / Permanent

The Role

A well-established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of precision components for the Aerospace and Defence sectors is looking for an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join their night shift team.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate Mazak CNC turning centres.


• Set tooling, workholding, offsets and machine parameters.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.


• Run production efficiently while maintaining quality and accuracy.


• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection.


• Monitor tool wear and make offset adjustments where required.


• Make minor programme edits when necessary.


• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.


• Follow quality, health & safety and 5S procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.


• Experience with Mazak machines and controls is advantageous.


• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.


• Good understanding of turning processes, tooling and inspection equipment.


• CNC programming experience is advantageous but not essential.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Package

• Mazak programming training provided


• Opportunity to develop programming skills and progress within the business

Immediate starts are available!