CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
£35,000 - £40,000 | Plymouth | One-Off & Bespoke Machining
Are you a CNC Turner who enjoys genuine engineering rather than running the same production parts day after day? This is an opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering business supporting a range of challenging projects across defence, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Working within a small, highly skilled team, you'll programme, set and operate a Doosan Puma 2600L lathe to produce bespoke components from raw material through to finished part. This is a low-volume environment where every day is different and your ability to think independently, solve problems and machine from drawings will be valued.
This is what you'll be doing
As CNC Turner, you'll take ownership of jobs from start to finish, producing high-quality components in a varied subcontract machining environment.
Programming, setting and operating a Doosan Puma 2600L CNC lathe with Fanuc controls
Producing components from engineering drawings and raw material
Programming from scratch for one-off and low-volume work
Selecting tooling, machining strategies and processes independently
Manufacturing components in a varied environment where several completely different jobs may pass through the machine each day
Working with a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, alloys, engineering plastics and carbon steels
Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawing and quality requirements
The experience you'll bring to the team
Proven CNC Turning experience with programming, setting and operating responsibilities
Strong Fanuc control knowledge
Experience programming from scratch rather than editing existing programs
Ability to work confidently from engineering drawings
Experience machining one-off, prototype, low-volume or subcontract components
Strong understanding of tooling, cutting data and machining methods
Ability to work independently and make informed machining decisions
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
There's also some must haves
CNC turning programming experience from scratch
Experience working in a low-volume or bespoke machining environment
Ability to take a job from raw material through to finished component with minimal supervision
And this is what you'll get in return
£35,000 - £40,000 salary
39-hour working week
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30
Friday finish at 12:30
Supportive and approachable management team
Exposure to varied and technically interesting work
Flexibility around family and personal commitments where required
Long-term stability within an established engineering business
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're currently working in CNC turning and want a role where you can genuinely use your programming ability, make machining decisions and take ownership of your work, we'd like to hear from you.
This position would particularly suit someone from a subcontract, toolmaking, prototype or low-volume manufacturing background who enjoys variety and working on different components every day.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. We also operate a referral scheme, so if you know someone who could be a good fit for the role, feel free to get in touch.
Please note that some projects involve work within defence-related environments. Candidates should be willing to discuss any circumstances that could affect site access or security clearance requirements during the recruitment process.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. xwzovoh Please check our website for other opportunities.