CNC Turner Setter / Programmer

ESS Employment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd. seeks a CNC Turner Setter/Programmer for an established company in the West of England. You will set and operate Fanuc CNC turning machines, prepare tools, and produce components to tight drawings and specifications.

The role emphasizes cycle-time optimisation, precision inspection, and close collaboration with engineers to sustain safe, efficient production. Permanent, day-to-day duties and ongoing process improvement are core expectations.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of operating CNC machines with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to fully set CNC machines, including fixtures and datum setup.
• GD&T understanding and engineering drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC turning machines.
• Produce precision components to drawing and customer specifications.
• Set tooling, manufacture soft jaws, and establish machine datums.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Optimise cycle times while maintaining quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot tooling, programme, and machine issues.
• Complete production documentation and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and other manufacturing personnel to optimise processes.
• Maintain adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Fanuc Controls

GD&T

Reading drawings

CNC setup

Problem solving

Education

Engineering drawing interpretation

Tools

CNC turning machines

CMM / Opticline

Measuring instruments

Job description

PERMANENT

DAILY TIMES: Double day shifts rotating between

Earlies 6.00-14.00 Monday-Thursday and 6.00-11.00 Friday

Lates 14.00-22.00 Monday-Thursday and 11.00-16.00 Friday

Yate Office: 01454 310031

CNC TURNER SETTER / PROGRAMMER

ESS Employment are seeking an CNC Turner Setter / Programmer to work for an established company. The successful candidate will assist in the manufacturing of parts through the production process, ensuring planned times for setting and manufacturing are met or improved; and high-quality parts produced within required performance, cost and delivery targets.

Responsibilities:

• Set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC turning machines.
• Produce precision components to drawing and customer specifications.
• Set tooling, manufacture soft jaws, and establish machine datums.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Optimise cycle times while maintaining quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot tooling, programme, and machine issues.
• Complete production documentation and support continuous improvement.
• You will work closely with engineers and other manufacturing personnel to optimize production processes and achieve efficient and accurate machining operations.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform in-process inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment – Zero Tolerance to safety.
• Knowledge of machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• exercised in accordance with company policy and procedure (including standard operating, health and safety and HR procedures)
• Compliance with company policies, quality standards, and relevant industry regulations.
• Lead by example by living the company mission and values, demonstrating a proactive, ethical, and can-do approach.
• undertaken in an ethical manner with due consideration to the needs and concerns of others (particularly in relation to equality and diversity), effective use of company resources and sustainability.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and engineers.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate production records, inspection reports, setup sheets, tool lists & kits.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, machining techniques, and process improvements across the Business.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in operating CNC machines, specifically Fanuc Controls.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Able to fully set CNC machines, including installing workpieces, fixtures, cutting tools, and datum all tools and work shifts.
• Engineering, drawing interpretation and GD&T.
• Use of varies measuring Equipment: Micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and plug gauges.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings is essential.
• Understanding machine parameters, speeds, feeds, and optimization techniques for efficient production.
• Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately as required by internal and external customer specifications.
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
• Use of inspection machines – CMM / Opticline machines
• Company Pension

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment.