CNC Turner Operator Setter

Gregory-Martin International; Yateley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator for nightshifts. The role involves setting and operating CNC Turning centres, maintaining quality programmes, and adhering to health and safety rules. Candidates should have experience with CNC machinery and strong prioritisation skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including overtime, pension, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Pension

Uniform

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC Turning centres is essential.
• Knowledge of CNC programmes like Mazatrol and Fanuc is required.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments like micrometers and verniers.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Turning centres.
• Edit and ensure effectiveness of programmes.
• Observe health and safety rules.

Skills

Setting and operating 2-axis Turning centres

Knowledge of CNC programmes

Understanding engineering drawings

Use of measuring instruments

Prioritisation skills

Tools

Mazatrol

Hurco

Fanuc

Job description

CNC Turner Setter / Operator

Location: Near Camberley, Surrey

Salary: £14 to £20 per hour plus 1/3 shift uplift (£44,000–£56,000 per annum)

Nightshift: 46‑hour week Monday to Thursday, 17:00–05:00 am (overtime paid time and half)

Our client is a growing Aerospace Precision Engineering/Manufacturing company seeking an experienced CNC Turner for their nightshift in a clean, modern workshop equipped with state‑of‑the‑art machinery.

Commutable from Camberley, Yateley, Reading, Basingstoke, Woking, Aldershot, Guildford and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Turning centres
• Occasional editing of programmes
• Use conversational systems such as Mazatrol and Hurco (training available)
• Ensure programmes work effectively
• Observe company health and safety rules
• Perform general duties to support efficient running of the section

Previous Experience / Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating 2‑axis Turning centres
• Knowledge of CNC programmes (Fanuc, Mazatrol or similar conversational)
• Proven setting and proving skills
• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of materials, speeds, feeds, cutters, etc.
• Proficient in using measuring instruments – micrometers, verniers, etc.
• Capable of working at a high degree of complexity and accuracy
• Strong prioritisation skills

Benefits include overtime pay, pension, uniform, and a supportive team environment.