CNC Turner - Lathe Setter Operator (Fanuc)

CNC Turner - Lathe Setter / Operator (Fanuc)

Location

Stoke Mandeville, Bucks

Pay

Good (dependant on experience)

Shift

Early or Day Shift

Purpose of Role

CNC Turners to work on fixed-head, Fanuc-controlled machines.

Looking for experienced setters and operators rather than programmers.

To set and operate CNC Doosan and Nakamura lathes with Fanuc controls, producing precision-engineered components safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Set and operate CNC turning machines

Load tooling, set offsets, and prepare machines for production

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Carry out first-off and in-process inspections

Use micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, and other measuring equipment

Maintain machine performance and minimise downtime

Support continuous improvement and TPM activities

Work to production schedules and quality requirements

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven CNC turning experience

Fanuc control experience

Ability to set and operate CNC lathes independently

Strong drawing interpretation skills

Good inspection and measurement experience

Positive attitude and strong attention to detail

Desirable

Aerospace or precision engineering experience

Multi-axis CNC turning experience

Experience with Nakamura, Doosan, Puma, or similar machines

Knowledge of GD&T

What Success Looks Like

Parts produced right first time

High quality standards maintained

Machines running efficiently

Positive contribution to delivery performance and team objectives

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