CNC Turner: Programmer/Setter for One-Off & Small-Batch Work

CDM Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment in Newcastle is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established engineering business. The role centers on operating and setting a Doosan 400 CNC turning centre with Fanuc controls, with the ability to program, edit and troubleshoot CNC routines.

You will work on one-offs, small batches and repeat components, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will contribute to a multi-skilled workshop, supporting other machining operations and helping optimize machine capacity.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC turning experience.
• Fanuc control experience.
• Experience setting and tooling CNC lathes/turning centres.
• The ability to programme, edit and troubleshoot CNC programs.
• Experience working with one-offs and small batches.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, speeds and feeds.
• A strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• A quality-focused and methodical approach.
• The ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Setting and tooling CNC turning machinery
• Programming and modifying programs using Fanuc controls
• Producing one-off, small-batch and repeat components
• Carrying out both rough and finish machining
• Working with components requiring spherical/radiused machining
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods
• Inspecting your own work and maintaining quality standards
• Working independently and helping to identify opportunities to make better use of machine capacity
• Supporting other machining operations when required

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Programming & editing

One-off / small batches

Cutting tools speeds & feeds

Engineering drawings

Independent worker

Multi-skilled (milling)

Tools

Colchester lathes

XYZ VMC

ProTrak

Job description

CDM Recruitment in Newcastle is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established engineering business. The role centers on operating and setting a Doosan 400 CNC turning centre with Fanuc controls, with the ability to program, edit and troubleshoot CNC routines.

You will work on one-offs, small batches and repeat components, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will contribute to a multi-skilled workshop, supporting other machining operations and helping optimize machine capacity.