CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator (Mill-Turn)

Location: Alcester

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times between 6:00am and 6:00pm

Pay rate: £36,000 to £40,000 per annum ? negotiable dependent upon experience



The client is a precision engineering company based in Alcester, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality components to meet exacting customer requirements.

As a CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator, you will ideally possess experience using Fanuc controls, with Siemens 840D experience advantageous. You will be experienced in programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery, with experience using Fusion 360 or similar CAD/CAM software. Candidates with strong setting and operating experience who are keen to develop their offline programming skills will also be considered.

Why apply?

33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Flexible working hours to suit individual needs, by agreement
37.5-hour working week
Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience


CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator duties include:

Programme, set and operate CNC turning and mill-turn machinery to manufacture precision components
Edit and optimise CNC programmes at the machine control
Work from engineering drawings and sample components where required
Machine a variety of materials, including plastics, mild steel, tool steel, stainless steel and exotic alloys
Produce components to tight tolerances of 0.01mm or less
Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment
Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet customer and drawing specifications
Identify and resolve machining issues through effective fault-finding and problem-solving
Carry out basic machine maintenance, including monitoring coolant levels and lubrication systems
Work effectively within a small team, maintaining high standards of quality and safety
Skills and attributes required by successful candidate for the role of CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator:

Experience programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery, or strong setting and operating experience with a willingness to learn programming
Experience using Fanuc controls
Experience with Fusion 360 or similar CAD/CAM software desirable
Siemens 840D controls experience advantageous
Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately
Experience working with a range of materials and to tight tolerances
Competent using measuring equipment, including micrometers, telescopic gauges, slip gauges and pin gauges
Experience with C-axis and Y-axis milling capabilities advantageous
Previous experience within tooling, precision engineering or subcontract manufacturing desirable
A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality control and working safely

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