CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) in Sheffield to machine high-integrity components. The role involves setting up Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, reading complex drawings, and working with exotic materials to tight tolerances.

You will contribute to quality and safety standards while maintaining efficient production workflows. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with shift rotations including mornings and nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision CNC turning with high-integrity components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Experience with high-performance alloys and difficult materials.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision components from drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality systems and procedures for compliance.
• Interpret complex drawings and translate into finished parts.
• Machine high-grade materials such as Inconel 718 and similar alloys.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organised work area.
• Meet production times while ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Select tooling, feeds and speeds for optimal performance.
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency and workshop practices.

Skills

Accuracy

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Adaptability

Machining principles

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Job description

Role Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £37,517.20 per year (All in)

Working Hours: 1 week rotation – Mornings (Monday to Friday - 6am until 2:30pm) and Nights (Monday to Thursday - 6pm until 4am)

Role Overview

My client is seeking an experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) to join their team in Sheffield. As a CNC Turner, you will be responsible for the precision machining of high-integrity components to meet stringent customer and industry requirements. The role involves working with high-performance and exotic materials, producing components to tight tolerances, and ensuring all work complies with company quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Set up and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and related machining equipment safely and efficiently
• Work within company quality systems and procedures to ensure full compliance
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into finished machined parts
• Machine high-grade and difficult materials, including Inconel 718 and similar alloys
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean, and organised work area
• Meet agreed production times while maintaining quality and accuracy standards
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds to achieve optimal machining performance
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and workshop practices

Skills & Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production demands
• Strong understanding of machining principles and manual machining techniques

Performance Expectations

• Proven experience working on CNC lathes in a machine shop environment
• Experience working with high-performance alloys and difficult-to-machine materials
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards in a manufacturing environment