About this role
CNC Turner / Setter-Programmer
Precision Engineering – CNC Turning
Canvey Island, Essex
Permanent Position
We’re partnered with an established precision engineering business based in Canvey Island, supplying components across the automotive, agricultural and wider engineering sectors.
Due to continued demand, they’re looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Setter-Programmer to join their established engineering team.
This is a hands-on machining role for someone who can confidently set, programme and operate CNC turning centres and enjoys producing high-quality components from engineering drawings.
You’ll be working with Mori Seiki CNC lathes and Fanuc controls, taking responsibility for machine set-up, programming, tooling, offsets and inspection.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for setting and programming CNC turning machinery, producing components accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality throughout the manufacturing process.
What You’ll Be Doing
Setting, programming and operating Mori Seiki CNC lathes / turning centresProgramming using Fanuc controls and G-codeReading and interpreting imperial and metric engineering drawingsCarrying out machine set-ups and changeoversSelecting and setting toolingAdjusting tooling and offsets to maintain component qualityCarrying out first-off and in-process inspectionsUsing standard measuring and inspection equipmentMonitoring machine performance and making adjustments where requiredProducing components to drawing specifications and tolerancesCompleting production and inspection documentationMaintaining a clean, safe and organised working environmentWorking efficiently to meet production requirements without compromising quality What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a CNC Turner, CNC Setter or CNC Setter-ProgrammerStrong experience setting and operating CNC turning centresMori Seiki experienceGood knowledge of Fanuc controlsAbility to programme and set machines independentlyStrong engineering drawing interpretation skillsGood understanding of tooling, offsets and machining processesExperience using inspection and measuring equipmentReliable, practical and quality-focused approachExperience within a precision engineering or subcontract manufacturing environment would be advantageous.Experience machining steel, cast iron and non-ferrous materials, as well as manual machining experience, would also be beneficial. What’s On Offer
Monday–Friday, 40 hours per weekPaid overtime available when workload requiresPermanent positionEstablished and experienced engineering teamCompany pension schemeLong-term opportunity within an established engineering business The Opportunity
This isn't simply an operator position. We're looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Setter-Programmer who can take ownership of their machines, confidently set and programme from drawings and understand the importance of accuracy, quality and consistency.
If you're experienced with Mori Seiki and Fanuc, enjoy hands-on precision machining and are looking for a long-term opportunity with an established engineering business, we'd be interested in hearing from you.