Precision CNC Turner - Setter Operator (Day Shift)

Reed; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Holiday purchase scheme

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Friday overtime available

Job summary

Reed in Glasgow is seeking an experienced CNC Turner / Setter Operator to join their precision machining team. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC turning machinery to manufacture high-tolerance components, with clear progression opportunities and a dayshift pattern.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering apprenticeship or time-served background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Excellent benefits and a supportive environment are on offer.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or is time served.
• Previous CNC turning experience.
• The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks.
• Maintain machinery, tooling and production records.
• Ensure health, safety and quality standards are met.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the workshop.

Skills

CNC turning

Reading engineering drawings

Quality-focused

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Time-served

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

DMG Mori machinery

Manual lathe operation

Job description

Reed in Glasgow is seeking an experienced CNC Turner / Setter Operator to join their precision machining team. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC turning machinery to manufacture high-tolerance components, with clear progression opportunities and a dayshift pattern.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering apprenticeship or time-served background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Excellent benefits and a supportive environment are on offer.