CNC Turning Machinist

Pertemps North Midlands; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking an experienced CNC Turner / Setter to join our busy manufacturing team, producing precision parts for automotive, construction and marine sectors. You will set and operate CNC turning machines, interpret engineering drawings, adjust offsets and tooling, and perform basic programme edits.

Hours: Monday to Thursday; pay £14–£16 per hour for semi-skilled setters, up to £21 per hour for fully capable operators.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CNC turning environment with setting and operation of machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Confident with tool offsets, tooling selection and basic programming edits.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning / lathe machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting and setting appropriate tooling.
• Adjusting tool offsets and machine settings.
• Carrying out basic CNC programme edits.
• Inspecting finished components using measuring equipment.
• Maintaining quality and production standards.
• Working safely and keeping the work area clean and organised.
• Supporting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses.

Skills

CNC turning

Machine setting

Basic programming

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Tools

XYZ controls

Job description

Full-time temp to perm position

Four day week

Skills progression | Supportive team environment

We are currently looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Setter to join our busy and growing manufacturing team, producing precision parts for a wide range of industries including automotive / construction / marine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist who is confident with machine setting, tool changes, offsets and basic programming, and who takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate components.

The Role

As a CNC Turner / Setter, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machinery, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and producing components to the required specifications. You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, make adjustments to offsets and tooling, and carry out basic programme edits where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning / lathe machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting and setting appropriate tooling
• Adjusting tool offsets and machine settings
• Carrying out basic CNC programme edits
• Inspecting finished components using appropriate measuring equipment
• Maintaining quality and production standards
• Working safely and keeping the work area clean and organised
• Supporting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a CNC turning environment who can confidently set and operate machines with minimal supervision. You should have a good understanding of engineering drawings, machining processes, tooling and dimensional inspection. The company use XYZ controls, but if you are a confident programmer on other software types, this will still be considered.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday

Rate of pay: £14-£16 range if you are a semi-skilled setter operator / Up to £21 per hour if you are capable of running and programming all machine types from day one

Experience with CNC programming or programme editing would be advantageous, although basic programming skills are sufficient.

If you are an experienced Turner or aspiring Machine Setter looking for a stable opportunity with a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we would be keen to hear from you