Senior CNC Programmer/Setter – Mazak Turning Expert

Lynx Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment's client in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Programmer, Setter, Operator to join their production team in the Turning department, working on modern CNC/Mazak machinery to produce precision components.

You will program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines, prepare tooling and machine settings for upcoming jobs, read engineering drawings and CNC programmes, and perform in-process inspections to ensure components meet specification.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning/milling and programming.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with in-process inspection using micrometers/verniers.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines.
• Prepare tooling and machine settings for jobs.
• Read drawings and CNC programs; perform in-process inspection.
• Maintain production records and follow quality procedures.
• Support colleagues to ensure smooth department operation.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Programming

Setting

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification or technical qualification

Tools

Mazak machinery

Job description

Lynx Recruitment's client in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Programmer, Setter, Operator to join their production team in the Turning department, working on modern CNC/Mazak machinery to produce precision components.

You will program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines, prepare tooling and machine settings for upcoming jobs, read engineering drawings and CNC programmes, and perform in-process inspections to ensure components meet specification.