CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator

Team Jobs - Commercial; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Wimborne is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join their production team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating Hitachi Seiki CNC turning machines, producing precision components to tight tolerances. Candidates should have proven experience, strong hands-on skills with CNC lathes, and familiarity with ISO programming. The position offers excellent work-life balance with early finishes every Friday, in a supportive and professional engineering environment.

Benefits

Early finish every Friday

Supportive and professional engineering environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC turning, programming, and operating machines.
• Strong hands-on experience with Hitachi Seiki CNC lathes required.
• Competence in using inspection and measuring equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating Hitachi Seiki CNC turning machines.
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety.

Skills

Proven experience as a CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator

Strong hands-on experience with Hitachi Seiki CNC lathes

Confident with ISO control / ISO programming

Ability to work independently from drawings and specifications

Strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance machining

Competent using inspection and measuring equipment

Reliable, detail-focused and quality-driven attitude

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator (Hitachi Seiki)

Location: Wimborne

Salary: £15.26 p/h

Hours: 39 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:45

Friday: 07:30 - 12:30

Breaks: 45 minutes unpaid lunch break (Monday to Thursday)

TeamJobs is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and respected precision engineering manufacturer for an experienced CNC Turner to join their production team.

This is a temporary role offering excellent work‑life balance, including early finishes every Friday.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating Hitachi Seiki CNC turning machines
• Writing, editing and proving ISO programs at the machine
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD data and GD&T
• Tool selection, setting offsets, speeds and feeds
• Working with a variety of materials in a precision manufacturing environment
• Carrying out in‑process and final inspection using micrometers, verniers and gauges
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately
• Performing routine machine checks, basic maintenance and fault reporting
• Supporting continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities
• Working closely with Engineering and Quality departments
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator
• Strong hands‑on experience with Hitachi Seiki CNC lathes
• Confident with ISO control / ISO programming
• Ability to work independently from drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance machining
• Competent using inspection and measuring equipment
• Time‑served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing / precision engineering environment
• Reliable, detail‑focused and quality‑driven attitude

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with Seicos controls
• Exposure to 4 or 5‑axis machining
• Knowledge of other CNC controls (transferable skills welcomed)

What's On Offer

• Early finish every Friday
• Supportive and professional engineering environment
• Career development opportunities

Apply today or contact TeamJobs for a confidential discussion.