CNC Turner Setter

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour DOE
Hours: Days ? Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner Setter to join a well-established precision engineering and CNC machining business based in Gloucester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes using Fanuc controls, producing high-quality precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to further develop their skills, with full training and development available on Millturn lathes and sliding-head machinery. As your skill set develops and training is successfully completed, there is the opportunity to increase your earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

Setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes

Working with Fanuc-controlled machinery

Producing precision-turned components to engineering drawings and specifications

Setting tooling, offsets and workholding

Carrying out tool changes and machine adjustments

Inspecting components using appropriate measuring equipment

Maintaining tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality standards

Working with a range of materials and producing components across varying batch sizes

Working independently while contributing to an experienced engineering team

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment



Training & Development

The company is committed to developing its CNC machining team and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to expand their skill set through structured on-the-job training.

Training will include:

Millturn lathe setup and operation

Sliding-head CNC machining

Developing your knowledge of more advanced CNC machining processes

Expanding your ability to set and operate a wider range of machinery

As training is completed and additional skills are signed off, there is the opportunity to increase your hourly rate and earning potential.

This makes the position particularly suitable for an experienced CNC Turner who wants to progress their career and develop into a more versatile CNC machinist.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator and be confident setting and operating fixed-head CNC lathes.

You should have:

Previous CNC turning experience

Experience setting Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes

Good understanding of engineering drawings

Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machine setup

Experience using precision measuring equipment

A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality

The ability to work accurately and efficiently to production requirements

A reliable and flexible approach to work

A willingness to learn and develop new CNC machining skills

Experience with Millturn or sliding-head machinery would be advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate.



What?s On Offer

Further earning potential following completion of training

Training and development on Millturn and sliding-head lathes

Overtime available

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Relaxed and flexible working environment

Long-term opportunity to develop your CNC machining skills and progress your earning potential

What's next?

Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with

If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booked on a site visit then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk

Immediate starts are available!



WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

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