CNC Turner Programmer

Inception pro recruitment; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Pension (Aviva)

Annual leave 24 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Inception pro recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Turner Setter/Programmer to join the manufacturing team. You will program, set and operate Mori Seiki CNC lathes with milling capability, live tooling, and sub-spindles to produce precision components.

Based at West Byfleet with potential move to Send, Woking, you will write programs from scratch and edit existing ones, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards in a high-spec engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting/programming Mori Seiki CNC lathes.
• Ability to machine to tight tolerances and GD&T.
• Experience with live tooling and sub-spindles.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set, program and operate Mori Seiki CNC lathes.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specify tooling.
• Maintain tolerances of approximately 0.02 mm.
• In-process inspection and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and follow safety procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

Set and program CNC lathes

GD&T

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

CAD/CAM software

Job description

CNC Turner Setter/Programmer Fanuc West Byfleet

£38,000 £40,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Programmer to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating Mori Seiki CNC lathes with milling capability, live tooling, Y-axis capability and sub-spindles. The role involves producing precision components to tight tolerances using specialist and high-performance materials. This position requires a strong focus on quality, accuracy and efficiency within a high-specification engineering environment.

This role reports to the Machine Shop Manager.

Location

The role will initially be based at our machine shop in West Byfleet, then move to our new facility in Send, Woking. (A short drive, just approx. 12 mins down the road)

This is a workshop-based precision machining environment, and PPE must be worn at all times. Overtime and shift work may be required, depending on workload.

What you will be doing

• Set, program and operate Mori Seiki CNC lathes with milling capability and sub-spindles
• Manufacture precision components to tolerances of approximately 0.02 mm
• Machine components for the oil and gas sector using materials including Nitronic, steel, Monel, Inconel and other specialist grades
• Write CNC programs from scratch and edit existing programs using Fanuc controls
• Complete programming both online at the machine and offline
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications, selecting appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds
• Conduct in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment and ensure all parts meet quality standards
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments
• Follow safety procedures

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner with the ability to set and program CNC lathes
• Experience using Fanuc controls
• Ability to program from scratch and edit existing CNC programs
• Ability to machine complex components to tight tolerances
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
• Understanding of tooling and machining strategies
• Experience with inspection and quality processes
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• Experience in aerospace, oil & gas or defence sectors
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software; experience with any recognised system will be considered
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing

What you will receive

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 07 30, with a 30-minute lunch break. There is flexibility around start and finish times in line with the Company s core working hours policy.

• Overtime, when agreed and authorised in advance, paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate
• Aviva workplace pension scheme in line with current legislation and guidelines, with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Staff development is key to our continued success. We have a well-funded development budget and a dedicated Staff Development team. The programme operates throughout the Company and provides professional, personal and tailored development and training to meet the needs of each member of staff.