Night Shift CNC Turner

WR Engineering; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Turner for the night shift in Stoke-on-Trent. You will set up and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components, working from engineering drawings and specifications.

The role includes tool changes, offsets, and minor programme adjustments, with strict adherence to quality and tolerance requirements. You will inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment and contribute to a collaborative, quality-focused engineering

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Turner or CNC Turning Setter/Operator.
• Strong ability to set/operate CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competence with inspection/measurement equipment.
• Understanding of tooling, offsets and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning machinery to produce precision components.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out tool changes, offsets and minor programme adjustments.
• Inspect components using measuring equipment and maintain tight tolerances.
• Identify and resolve basic machining issues to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC setter/operator

Reading drawings

Inspection/measurement

Quality awareness

Tools

Mazak

Doosan

Hardinge

Job description

Role: Night shift CNC Turner

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

4 shifts per week - overtime on offer

Our client is precision engineering business that is looking to add an experienced CNC Turner to its night shift team.

This is a good opportunity to join a well established manufacturer producing high precision components for a range of demanding industries. The business has invested heavily in modern CNC machinery and technology and has a strong reputation for quality and technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machinery to produce precision components.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and minor programme adjustments.
• Inspecting components using a range of measuring equipment.
• Maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Working with a variety of materials and component sizes.
• Identifying and resolving basic machining issues to keep production running efficiently.
• Working as part of an experienced and supportive engineering team.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner / CNC Turning Setter Operator.
• Strong experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Confident using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of tooling, offsets and machining processes.
• A strong eye for quality and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently on a night shift.

Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Hardinge or similar CNC turning equipment would be advantageous, but applications from experienced CNC Turners with other machine backgrounds will also be considered.