CNC Turner Setter Operator Mazak Control

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV scheme

Company pension

Annual staff days out

Opportunity to develop your skills

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Tamworth is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator for the Motorsport/Precision Engineering sector. You will set and operate Mazak turning machines to produce high-precision components.

The role demands reading complex drawings, strict tolerance control, and a pride in quality workmanship. This permanent, days-based position offers an opportunity to work in a specialist motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Mazak CNC controls experience.
• Extensive CNC turning experience required.
• Strong setting and operating experience.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines with Mazak controls.
• Producing high-precision components for motorsport.
• Working to extremely tight tolerances and demanding specifications.
• Setting tooling, workholding, offsets and machine parameters.
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
• Proving and adjusting programmes where required.
• Making accurate tool and offset adjustments during production.
• Monitoring tool wear and machining performance.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection.
• Using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.

Skills

CNC turning

Mazak controls

Reading drawings

Quality control

Attention to detail

Tools

Mazak machines

Precision measuring tools

Tooling & workholding

Job description

CNC Turner Setter Operator - Motorsport

Location: Tamworth

Commutable from: Tamworth, Walsall, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Coventry, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Cannock and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Days

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Motorsport / Precision Engineering

CNC Turner Setter Operator | Up to £43,000 | Mazak | Motorsport | Tight Tolerances | Permanent | Days

About the Company

A highly established motorsport engineering business is looking to strengthen its manufacturing team with a highly experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator.

Working on technically demanding, high-precision components, this is an environment where accuracy, attention to detail and machining ability really matter.

The company works to exceptionally tight tolerances and requires experienced machinists who take genuine pride in producing high-quality components.

If you're an experienced CNC Turner who enjoys working on challenging components rather than repetitive, high-volume production, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career into a specialist motorsport environment.

The Role

As a CNC Turner Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machinery to produce precision components to exacting standards.

Mazak controls experience is essential.

This is not a role for someone with limited CNC experience. We are looking for a highly experienced CNC Turner who is confident setting Mazak-controlled machines, interpreting drawings, making adjustments and producing complex components to tight tolerances.

You will work as part of a skilled engineering team where quality is paramount and your machining experience will be genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines with Mazak controls.
• Producing high-precision components for the motorsport sector.
• Working to extremely tight tolerances and demanding specifications.
• Setting tooling, workholding, offsets and machine parameters.
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
• Proving and adjusting programmes where required.
• Making accurate tool and offset adjustments during production.
• Monitoring tool wear and machining performance.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection.
• Using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.
• Working with a variety of materials and technically demanding components.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of quality.
• Working efficiently while ensuring accuracy is never compromised.

About You

We are looking for a very experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator who is confident working in a high-precision engineering environment.

You must have:

• Mazak CNC controls experience - essential.
• Extensive CNC turning experience.
• Strong CNC setting and operating experience.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding, offsets and cutting parameters.
• Experience making machine adjustments and resolving machining issues.
• Experience inspecting components using precision measuring equipment.
• A strong understanding of CNC turning processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for precision machining.
• Experience within motorsport, aerospace, F1, automotive or another high-precision engineering environment would be highly advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Highly experienced and technically confident.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Quality-driven and methodical.
• Takes pride in producing precision components.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of work.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working to demanding tolerances.
• Reliable, professional and committed.
• Passionate about engineering and high-quality machining.

Benefits

• Salary up to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent position.
• Days-based working.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist motorsport engineering environment.
• Work on technically challenging, high-precision components.
• EV scheme.
• Company pension.
• Annual staff days out and team events.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a highly experienced engineering team.
• Long-term career opportunity.
• Excellent working environment for experienced machinists.

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Work Location: In person