CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator 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 controlsProducing components from engineering drawings and raw materialProgramming from scratch for one–off and low–volume workSelecting tooling, machining strategies and processes independentlyManufacturing components in a varied environment where several completely different jobs may pass through the machine each dayWorking with a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, alloys, engineering plastics and carbon steelsInspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawing and quality requirementsThe experience you'll bring to the team Proven CNC Turning experience with programming, setting and operating responsibilitiesStrong Fanuc control knowledgeExperience programming from scratch rather than editing existing programsAbility to work confidently from engineering drawingsExperience machining one–off, prototype, low–volume or subcontract componentsStrong understanding of tooling, cutting data and machining methodsAbility to work independently and make informed machining decisionsGood problem–solving skills and attention to detailThere's also some must haves CNC turning programming experience from scratchExperience working in a low–volume or bespoke machining environmentAbility to take a job from raw material through to finished component with minimal supervisionAnd this is what you'll get in return 35,000 – 40,000 salary39–hour working weekMonday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30Friday finish at 12:30Supportive and approachable management teamExposure to varied and technically interesting workFlexibility around family and personal commitments where requiredLong–term stability within an established engineering businessAre 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. Please check our website for other opportunities.