CNC Turning Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Four day week

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking an experienced CNC Turner/Setter to join our busy manufacturing team in a full-time role with a four-day week. This temp-to-perm position will produce precision parts for automotive, construction and marine industries.

You will set and operate CNC turning machines, read engineering drawings, select tooling, adjust offsets, and carry out basic programming edits. Experience with XYZ controls and a pride in quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning environment with ability to set and operate machines.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, tooling, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience with XYZ controls; capable of programming on other software is acceptable.

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 area clean and organised
• Supporting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses

Skills

CNC turning

Machine setting

Tool changes

Offsets

Basic programming

Reading drawings

Dimensional 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 for the Machinist include:

• 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