Cnc Turner Programmer Setter Operator

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean environment

Overtime potential

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Turner to program, set and operate Mazak CNC Lathes in a low-volume, high-value production environment.

Join a team that works with ultra-precision components, demanding deep machining knowledge and meticulous attention to detail to deliver parts that meet micron-level tolerances.

You'll collaborate with engineers to optimize processes for challenging materials, offering a clean, modern facility and strong overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• The Mazak Expert: Strong, hands-on experience programming, setting, and operating Mazak CNC Lathes (Mazatrol controls are essential).
• Precision-Focused: Proven experience working to extremely tight tolerances (microns matter here).
• Material Savvy: Background machining challenging materials (superalloys, exotics, or hard plastics) is highly desirable.
• The Problem Solver: Ability to read complex drawings and devise the best machining strategy independently.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate Mazak CNC Lathes using Mazatrol (and/or ISO) controls.
• Set up tooling, choose correct speeds/feeds, and prove out new programs safely.
• Manufacture low-volume, high-precision parts down to micron-level tolerances.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Perform self-inspection on parts using micrometers, verniers, and shadowgraphs to ensure flawless quality.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize machining processes for challenging, non-standard materials.

Skills

Mazak Expert

Precision-focused

Material savvy

Problem solver

Tools

Mazak CNC Lathe

Job description

We are a market-leading specialist in the manufacture of ultra-precision, high-performance components. We don't work with your run-of-the-mill metals; instead, we engineer complex components from advanced, high-strength technical materials designed to withstand extreme environments. Our products are vital to pioneering industries, including aerospace, medical, semiconductor, and defense.

If you are a skilled CNC Turner who loves a technical challenge and enjoys working to exceptionally tight tolerances, you'll fit right in.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled CNC Turner who can Program, Set, and Operate Mazak CNC Lathes.

Because our materials are highly specialized, this isn't a "button-pushing" high-volume job. You will be working on low-volume, high-value runs, requiring a methodical approach, deep machining knowledge, and a high level of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate Mazak CNC Lathes using Mazatrol (and/or ISO) controls.
• Set up tooling, choose correct speeds/feeds, and prove out new programs safely.
• Manufacture low-volume, high-precision parts down to micron-level tolerances.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Perform self-inspection on parts using micrometers, verniers, and shadowgraphs to ensure flawless quality.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize machining processes for challenging, non-standard materials.

What We Are Looking For

• The Mazak Expert: Strong, hands-on experience programming, setting, and operating Mazak CNC Lathes (Mazatrol controls are essential).
• Precision-Focused: Proven experience working to extremely tight tolerances (microns matter here).
• Material Savvy: While experience with our specific high-performance materials is a bonus, a background machining challenging materials (like superalloys, exotics, or hard plastics) is highly desirable.
• The Problem Solver: Someone who can look at a complex drawing, figure out the best machining strategy, and execute it independently.

What’s in It for You?

• Clean & Modern Environment: Work in a clean, temperature-controlled, state-of-the‑art facility.
• Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate with plenty of overtime potential.
• Great Benefits: Generous pension scheme, health cash plan, and [Insert Number] days holiday.
• Stability & Growth: We are growing rapidly, meaning genuine opportunities for long‑term career progression and technical training.