Cnc Turner Setter Operator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Training and development

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group in Northampton seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Setter Operator to join a precision engineering environment. You will set, prove out and optimise CNC lathes to produce high-quality components.

You will read engineering drawings, perform tooling changes and inspections, and support production to minimise downtime and scrap while maintaining safe, organised work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience setting CNC turning machinery and reading engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment for in-process inspection.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set and prepare CNC turning machinery for production.
• Carry out tooling changes, tool setting and offset adjustments.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Ensure machines are correctly set and producing components to specification.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where required.
• Carry out dimensional checks using standard inspection equipment.
• Identify tooling, machine or process issues and take appropriate action.
• Support production operators with technical and setting requirements.
• Replace tooling when required and maintain consistent machining performance.
• Help maintain production efficiency and minimise machine downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Complete relevant production and quality records.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Follow company procedures and all relevant health & safety requirements.

Skills

CNC Lathe setting

Reading drawings

Tooling changes

Offsets adjustment

In-process inspection

Quality focus

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cnc Turner Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, proving out and optimising CNC lathes, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and running efficiently to manufacture high-quality, precision-engineered components.

The role will involve machine setup, tooling changes, offset adjustments and process control, alongside supporting operators during production runs. You will also be responsible for carrying out in-process quality checks and responding to any production or quality issues to minimise downtime and scrap.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong background in CNC turning and machine setting who takes pride in producing accurate, high‑quality components.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and prepare CNC turning machinery for production.
• Carry out tooling changes, tool setting and offset adjustments.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Ensure machines are correctly set and producing components to specification.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where required.
• Carry out dimensional checks using standard inspection equipment.
• Identify tooling, machine or process issues and take appropriate action.
• Support production operators with technical and setting requirements.
• Replace tooling when required and maintain consistent machining performance.
• Help maintain production efficiency and minimise machine downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Complete relevant production and quality records.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Follow company procedures and all relevant health & safety requirements..

The Candidate

• Previous experience as a CNC Lathe Setter / CNC Turner / CNC Setter Operator.
• Strong experience setting CNC turning machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience setting tooling, offsets and workholding.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment for in‑process inspection.
• A good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting conditions.
• The ability to identify and resolve basic production and quality issues.
• A strong focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The Package

£18.00 - £20.00 per hour (£36,500- £40,500)

4 day working week

• Opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long‑term opportunity within an established manufacturing business