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Cnc Turner Setter Operator

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 36,500 - 40,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cnc Turner Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, proving out and optimising CNC lathes, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and running efficiently to manufacture high-quality, precision-engineered components.

The role will involve machine setup, tooling changes, offset adjustments and process control, alongside supporting operators during production runs. You will also be responsible for carrying out in-process quality checks and responding to any production or quality issues to minimise downtime and scrap.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in CNC turning and machine setting who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality components.

Key Responsibilities

  * Set and prepare CNC turning machinery for production.

  * Carry out tooling changes, tool setting and offset adjustments.

  * Read and work from engineering drawings and production documentation.

  * Ensure machines are correctly set and producing components to specification.

  * Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where required.

  * Carry out dimensional checks using standard inspection equipment.

  * Identify tooling, machine or process issues and take appropriate action.

  * Support production operators with technical and setting requirements.

  * Replace tooling when required and maintain consistent machining performance.

  * Help maintain production efficiency and minimise machine downtime.

  * Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.

  * Complete relevant production and quality records.

  * Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues.

  * Follow company procedures and all relevant health & safety requirements..

The Candidate

Previous experience as a CNC Lathe Setter / CNC Turner / CNC Setter Operator.

Strong experience setting CNC turning machinery.

The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experience setting tooling, offsets and workholding.

Experience using precision measuring equipment for in-process inspection.

A good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting conditions.

The ability to identify and resolve basic production and quality issues.

A strong focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment.

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The Package

£18.00 – £20.00 per hour (£36,500- £40,500)

4 day working week

Opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing business

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