CNC Turner Setter/Operator

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Annual bonus (performance-related)

Early finish Fridays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Permanent position

Development opportunities

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in Watford, Hertfordshire is seeking a CNC Turner Setter/Operator to join a precision engineering team. You will set and operate Doosan fixed-head CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, delivering high-precision aerospace components in small-to-medium batches.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with overtime at 1.5x and a strong emphasis on quality and process control. You will work closely with production and engineering teams in a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes.
• Experience with Doosan CNC lathes would be highly advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Confident carrying out tool changes and adjusting offsets.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience producing precision components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Doosan fixed-head CNC lathes.
• Working with Fanuc controls, including offsets and tool changes.
• Manufacturing intricate components across small-to-medium production batches.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Producing components to tight aerospace tolerances.
• Working with stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium and other specialist materials.
• Completing first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Changing tooling and making adjustments where required.
• Identifying and troubleshooting machining issues.
• Ensuring components are produced accurately and to production schedules.
• Working closely with the wider production and engineering teams.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

CNC turning

Doosan lathe experience

Fanuc controls

Reading engineering drawings

Tool changes

Offsets management

Quality tolerance adherence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Trade/Technical college qualification

Tools

Doosan CNC lathe

Fanuc control software

Job description

CNC Turner Setter / Operator

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: £17.50 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm Job Type: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in their search for an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, quality-driven engineering business producing intricate, high-precision components for the aerospace industry. You’ll be setting and operating Doosan fixed-head CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, working across small-to-medium batch production.

Benefits

• £17.50 per hour
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Early finish every Friday
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, long-term permanent position
• Development opportunities within a growing business

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Doosan fixed-head CNC lathes
• Working with Fanuc controls, including offsets and tool changes
• Manufacturing intricate components across small-to-medium production batches
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Producing components to tight aerospace tolerances
• Working with stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium and other specialist materials
• Completing first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
• Changing tooling and making adjustments where required
• Identifying and troubleshooting machining issues
• Ensuring components are produced accurately and to production schedules
• Working closely with the wider production and engineering teams
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes
• Experience with Doosan CNC lathes would be highly advantageous
• Good working knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Confident carrying out tool changes and adjusting offsets
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Experience producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Experience machining a range of metals and specialist alloys
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A completed engineering apprenticeship would be beneficial but is not essential