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 (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
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.
Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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Salary description
£32000.00 - £36000.00 per year