CNC Turner - Nights

TEC Partners Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator for a night shift in Thetford. The role involves setting and operating CNC Turning Centres to produce precision components in line with engineering drawings.

candidates should be proficient with Fanuc, Siemens or Mitsubishi controls and skilled with micrometers and verniers for inspection. The position supports a stable manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning centres to engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with micrometers and verniers for quality checks.
• Understanding tolerances and producing components to tight specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Turning Centres.
• Tooling selection and machine set-up.
• Adjust offsets and machine parameters.
• Produce components to tight tolerances.
• Perform quality inspection checks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Support continuous production output.
• Maintain health & safety standards in the workshop.

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator

CNC Turning / Lathe

Fanuc/Siemens/Mitsubishi controls

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment (micrometers, ver‑

Job description

CNC Setter/Operator - Night shift

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4pm-4am

Salary: Up to £20 per hour

Location: Thetford

TEC Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a growing precision engineering company based in Thetford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist looking to join a stable and well-established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects.

The Role

The position will involve setting and operating CNC Turning machines to manufacture precision engineered components to customer specifications and engineering drawings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC Turning Centres
• Tooling selection and machine set-up
• Adjusting offsets and machine parameters
• Producing components to tight tolerances
• Performing quality inspection checks
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Supporting continuous production output
• Maintaining health & safety standards within the workshop

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a CNC Setter/Operator
• CNC Turning / Lathe experience
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Mitsubishi controls
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
• Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment

Desirable Experience

• DMG MORI or Citizen machinery
• Multi-axis turning
• Live tooling
• Minor program editing
• Continuous improvement / production optimisation experience