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CNC / NC Lathe Setter Operator Machinist

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Job Description - CNC / NC Lathe Setter Operator Machinist

CNC Lathe Operator / Setter

Location: Portsmouth

Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday

Rotating shifts 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00

Salary: £20.76 an hour - Temporary to Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking an experienced CNC Machinist, required by their client, a leading global manufacturing and engineering company. This role offers full-time work on a temporary to permanent basis. Permanent contracts are available for suitable candidates at the Client's discretion once 12 weeks has been completed.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company at the forefront of exciting discoveries! They encourage all voices to be heard and embrace different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

What are we looking for?

  • Experienced CNC machinist that can set and operate a CNC lathe (fanuc) as well as deburring all of produced work
  • Be able to prove out new programs on a fanuc CNC Lathe with minor program alterations
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and carry out self-inspection using measuring equipment.
  • Must have knowledge of working with stainless steel.
  • Ideally experience on a 2 axis CNC lathes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and functions
  • Must be of a willing and flexible nature
  • This job may entail working on more than one machine within the machine shop
  • To be punctual and reliable

Main responsibilities

  • Setting/ part programming CNC / NC lathe Machinery using Fanuc controls. As this is not a large batch manufacturing facility setting is a major part of this role
  • Operating machinery within the Machine shop, manufacturing component parts for filter housings
  • Record all work accurately within the database
  • Record all productivity and downtime via scorecards inline with GDP
  • Clock on and off each job that you work on
  • Reading engineering drawings
  • Self-inspection of finished product using measuring equipment
  • Reporting any production issues to the shift Line Leader in the first instance
  • To look for and implement opportunities for continuous improvement of processes to reduce cost and improve efficiency
  • Any other duties as reasonably required including following all Health & Safety policies

What else do I need to know?

  • Temporary to Permanent
  • 34 days holiday (after 12 weeks)
  • You'll be working within a secure and safe environment.
  • Free parking
  • Excellent subsidised onsite canteen
  • Excellent package for both temporary and permanent staff
  • Rotating shifts or Night shifts


If you want to know more, contact Stuart at the Bournemouth office.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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