CNC Turner

CNC Turner – Setter or Programmer Setter

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £18.00 – £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm | Friday 7:30am–12:30pm

The Opportunity

WLD Recruitment is working with an established precision engineering company in Cirencester that is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner / Setter or Programmer Setter to join its manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to work with Mazak multi-axis CNC lathes and sliding-head machinery, within a business that is continuing to invest in developing its machining and programming capabilities.

The company is moving towards SolidCAM programming for CNC turning, creating an exciting opportunity for somebody looking to broaden their technical knowledge and develop their CAD/CAM programming skills.

Whether you're an experienced CNC Setter looking to progress into programming or an established Programmer Setter, we'd be keen to hear from you.

The Role

Working within a precision engineering environment, your responsibilities will include:

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Setting and operating Mazak multi-axis CNC turning centres.

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Manufacturing precision-engineered components to engineering drawings and specifications.

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Carrying out tooling changes, offsets and machine adjustments.

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Working with multi-axis turning and sliding-head machining technology.

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Ensuring components meet required tolerances and quality standards.

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Troubleshooting machining issues and maintaining production efficiency.

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Supporting improvements to machining processes and manufacturing methods.

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Opportunity to develop programming skills as the business introduces SolidCAM for CNC turning.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

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Previous experience setting CNC lathes within a precision engineering environment.

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Good understanding of CNC turning operations, cutting tools and machining processes.

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

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Experience manufacturing precision-engineered components.

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Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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A willingness to learn and develop additional programming skills.

Desirable:

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Experience with Mazak CNC turning centres.

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Multi-axis CNC turning experience.

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Sliding-head machining experience.

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CNC programming experience.

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Knowledge of SolidCAM or other CAD/CAM software.

Working Hours

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Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

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Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

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Early finish every Friday!

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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Competitive hourly rate of £18 – £20, depending on experience.

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Excellent daytime working hours and an early Friday finish.

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Opportunity to work with Mazak multi-axis CNC lathes and sliding-head machinery.

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Develop your CAD/CAM programming skills as the business introduces SolidCAM turning.

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Suitable for experienced Setters looking to progress into programming.

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Join an established precision engineering business offering opportunities for technical development.

Interested?

If you're an experienced CNC Turner, Setter or Programmer Setter looking for a new opportunity with excellent working hours and technical development potential, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed