CNC Turner Setter/Operator — Ongoing Training & Overtime

Ambitek Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited in Standish, Wigan is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator to join the production team.

You will set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components to drawings and route cards, ensuring first-off inspection and ongoing quality.

This stable, long-established engineering company offers varied work, overtime opportunities and ongoing development within a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficient with micrometers, verniers and bore gauges.
• Good understanding of machining tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes per drawings and route cards.
• Load, prove out and run CNC programs.
• Install tooling, fixtures and work-holding equipment.
• Produce first-off components for inspection and approval.
• Carry out in-process inspection and measurement.
• Read and interpret drawings and tolerances.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy across production runs.
• Adjust offsets and tooling to maintain quality.
• Complete production and quality records.
• Comply with ISO 9001 procedures and 5S standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Report faults and assist with maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement and team development.

Skills

CNC turning

Read drawings

Measuring tools

Tolerances

Quality focus

Problem solving

Independent worker

OT flexibility

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Ambitek Limited in Standish, Wigan is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator to join the production team.

You will set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components to drawings and route cards, ensuring first-off inspection and ongoing quality.

This stable, long-established engineering company offers varied work, overtime opportunities and ongoing development within a modern manufacturing environment.