CNC Turner Setter/Operator

Milltech Precision Engineering; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Long-service benefits

Development opportunities

Modern CNC machinery exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Milltech Precision Engineering, based in Norwich, is seeking a skilled CNC Turner to join a growing precision engineering team. You will program, set up and operate advanced CNC turning machinery, delivering high-precision components to tight tolerances and client drawings.

The role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, strong quality focus, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-manning production team.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC turning experience with ISO/Fanuc controls.
• Experience with multi-axis turning and mill-turn technology.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and verify tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC turning machines.
• Produce high-quality components to drawings and specifications.
• Work with multi-axis lathes and live tooling.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

Skills

CNC turning

ISO/Fanuc control

Multi-axis turning

Mill-turn technology

Sub-spindles

Live tooling

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Fanuc control

Edgecam

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the East of England's leading and rapidly developing precision CNC machining companies.

Based in Norwich, we are a highly professional precision engineering business with a substantial and continually developing manufacturing facility, operating over 40 CNC machines and employing a skilled team of more than 40 people. Our capabilities cover a wide range of CNC turning and milling technologies, including multi-axis turning, mill-turn, twin-spindle and sliding-head lathes, alongside an extensive range of CNC milling machinery ranging from conventional vertical machining through to advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining.

We manufacture high-precision components for a diverse range of demanding industries, including:

• Aerospace
• Defence
• Automotive
• Oil & Gas
• Energy and Renewables
• Medical
• Marine
• Subsea
• High-performance and general engineering sectors

This is an exciting time to join the business. We are continuing to invest in our people, technology and manufacturing capability, and have an extremely exciting future ahead. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated CNC Turner who wants to become an important part of a forward-thinking and professional engineering team.

The Role

As a Skilled CNC Turner, you will be responsible for the programming, setting and operating of a range of advanced CNC turning machinery.

You will work on a variety of precision-engineered components, often to tight tolerances and exacting customer requirements. Due to the variety of machinery and work undertaken within the business, this role would suit someone who is adaptable, technically capable and enjoys working in a fast-paced precision engineering environment.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working within a multi-manning culture, where flexibility, communication and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines
• Producing high-quality precision components to customer drawings and specifications
• Working with multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn technology
• Programming and operating machines with live tooling and sub-spindles
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting and managing appropriate cutting tools and machining strategies
• Maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping
• Working effectively as part of a busy and professional production team
• Supporting colleagues and contributing positively to a flexible multi-manning manufacturing environment
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, machining methods and efficiency

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven CNC turning experience
• Experience programming CNC lathes
• Experience using ISO/Fanuc control systems
• Experience with multi-axis CNC turning
• Experience with mill-turn technology
• Experience working with sub-spindles
• Experience with live tooling
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• A strong understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances
• A quality-focused approach to work
• The ability to work independently when required
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and punctual approach
• The flexibility and adaptability to work within a multi-manning culture

Preferred Skills and Experience

The following experience would be highly advantageous, although not essential:

• Sliding-head CNC turning experience
• AS9100 experience
• Edgecam programming experience

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a leading and highly professional precision engineering business with significant future ambitions.

We offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Regularly available overtime opportunities
• Long-service benefits awarded every 5 years
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• The opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of modern CNC machinery
• Exposure to complex and varied engineering work across demanding industries
• The opportunity to progress and develop within a growing business
• A professional, supportive and highly skilled working environment
• The chance to become part of a company that is continuing to invest, grow and develop

Why Join Us?

This is not a role for someone who simply wants to operate the same machine producing the same component every day.

We are looking for an experienced CNC professional who enjoys variety, technical challenges and working with modern manufacturing technology. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of machinery and components while becoming part of a skilled team within a business that has ambitious plans for the future.