CNC Turning Programmer/Setter/Operator — Night Shift

Rubicon People; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering firm in Ferndown is seeking an experienced CNC Turning Programmer / Setter / Operator for a night shift role. The position offers a 4-day work week, with responsibilities including programming Mazak CNC lathes and ensuring production quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of CNC turning experience and strong knowledge of Mazatrol controls. This role includes competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on precision and craftsmanship.

Benefits

4-day working week

Permanent night shift

Death in service benefit

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ CNC turning experience with proven ability to program, set, and operate Mazak machines.
• Strong knowledge of Mazatrol and/or Smooth controls, plus ISO G-code editing.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Programming Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol and ISO G-code.
• Setting and proving out jobs on Mazak Quick Turn and Nexus machines.
• Maintaining a safe and organised work area in line with 5S standards.

Skills

CNC turning experience

Programming Mazak CNC machines

Knowledge of Mazatrol and ISO G-code

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

A progressive engineering firm in Ferndown is seeking an experienced CNC Turning Programmer / Setter / Operator for a night shift role. The position offers a 4-day work week, with responsibilities including programming Mazak CNC lathes and ensuring production quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of CNC turning experience and strong knowledge of Mazatrol controls. This role includes competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on precision and craftsmanship.