CNC Turning Setter/Operator (Temporary)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment in Luton is seeking an experienced CNC Turning Setter/Operator to set and run Doosan Puma 4100B lathes with Fanuc controls, delivering high-quality components in a fast-paced precision shop. Reading drawings and performing in-process checks are essential.

Role is 45 hours per week with 6:00am–6:00pm factory hours and overtime, including Saturdays. This temporary position offers potential extension based on workload and performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Experience using Fanuc controls.
• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting measurements.
• Ability to use measuring equipment for in-process inspection.
• Understanding of quality control and tolerances.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Doosan Puma 4100B CNC lathes fitted with Fanuc controls.
• Running existing CNC programmes and making minor adjustments to offsets.
• Machining repeat production components, predominantly steel, 200–300mm diameter.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out in-process inspections to ensure quality.
• Maintaining consistent production quality and working independently.

Skills

Setting CNC turning machines

Fanuc controls

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Quality control

Independent worker

Tools

Doosan Puma 4100B CNC lathe

Job description

CNC Turning Setter/Operator (Temporary)

Luton

£19.43 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who can confidently set and operate CNC turning machines, producing high-quality components in a busy precision engineering environment.

CNC Turning Setter/Operator Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Doosan Puma 4100B CNC lathes fitted with Fanuc controls
• Running existing CNC programmes and making minor adjustments, primarily to offsets
• Machining repeat production components, predominantly steel, approximately 200–300mm in diameter
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Carrying out in-process inspections to ensure components meet quality standards
• Maintaining consistent production quality and working independently

CNC Turning Setter/Operator Requirements

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines
• Experience using Fanuc controls
• Ability to make minor programme adjustments and manage offsets
• Confident reading engineering drawings and using measuring equipment
• Good understanding of quality control and in-process inspection
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

CNC Turning Setter/Operator Working Hours

• 45 hours per week
• Factory operating hours: 6:00am–6:00pm
• Overtime available, including Saturday mornings