CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator - Fanuc

Asset Appointments; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator to join their team. The role involves programming and operating CNC machines, primarily using Fanuc, to manufacture precision components. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship and relevant experience in a similar role, with attractive benefits including 29 days holiday and a competitive pension.

Benefits

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare

Counselling support

Competitive pension

Onsite parking

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Post-apprenticeship experience in CNC turning, programming, setting, and operating role.
• Experience programming and setting twin-spindle lathes.
• Ability to read and program using Fanuc.

Responsibilities

• CNC Turning / Machine Programming / Setting and Operating.
• Manufacturing components to tight tolerances.
• Operating Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head Machines.

Skills

Fanuc programming

CNC Turning

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in CNC Turning

HNC, HND, or similar qualifications

Tools

FeatureCam software

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator

Company Description, Profile, and Scope of Role

Our client is a world-class, global manufacturer providing high-quality precision components to sectors including aerospace and automotive. They invest strongly in people, capital, and plant. Their team work, culture, and ethics are central to their success.

Due to continued growth, they are recruiting a Turner Programmer / Setter Operator (Early/Late Shift rotation). The ideal candidate will have Fanuc programming experience and experience using Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head machines.

(We also have CNC Turner roles in Newton Aycliffe—please ask for details.)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. CNC Turning / Machine Programming / Setting and Operating
2. Programming primarily using Fanuc
3. Manufacturing components to tight tolerances
4. Operating Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head Machines
5. Setting and operating 5-axis machines
6. Using Live Tooling for Milled features
7. Interpreting and working to engineering drawings

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Essential

• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC Turning
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar CNC turning, programming, setting, and operating role
• Experience programming and setting twin-spindle lathes
• Ability to read and program using Fanuc
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with FeatureCam software
• HNC, HND, or similar qualifications
• Experience setting and operating 5-axis machines
• Ability to program and set Twin-Spindle or Twin-Head Machines
• Experience using live tooling for milled features

Details of Package

Circa GBP41,952 per annum + overtime + competitive benefits (37-hour week):
Earlies: 06:05-14:35 (Mon-Thurs), 06:05-11:05 (Fri)
Lates: 14:25-22:55 (Mon-Thurs), 10:55-15:55 (Fri)
29 days holiday + bank holidays, healthcare, counselling support, competitive pension, onsite parking, life assurance.