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Posted 01 August, 2026

CNC Turner

Rokholt Recruitment Limited
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CNC Turner Operator Night ShiftLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme\n

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
\n Industry: Precision Engineering / CNC Machining

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Shift: Nights 6am-6pm 4 days a week

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Salary: £51,000 - £58,000

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Our client is a well-established precision engineering business based in Staffordshire, producing high-quality machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth and workload, they are looking to add an experienced General Turner / CNC Turner to their night shift team.

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This role would suit someone with strong CNC turner experience, particularly on Doosan Puma machines, who is confident setting, operating and producing precision components to tight tolerances.

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CNC TurnerRole Overview

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The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes, working from engineering drawings, producing precision-machined components, and carrying out quality checks throughout production.

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This is a night shift only position, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable working permanent nights.

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CNC TurnerKey Responsibilities

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  • Set and operate Doosan Puma CNC lathes.
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  • Carry out general CNC turner duties.
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  • Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
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  • Machine components to tight tolerances.
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  • Carry out tooling changes, offset adjustments and basic programme edits where required.
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  • Complete first-off and in-process inspection checks.
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  • Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gauges and callipers.
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  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments where needed.
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  • Ensure all work is completed to high quality standards.
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  • Keep the work area clean, safe and organised.
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  • Work efficiently as part of the night shift production team.
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CNC TurnerRequirements

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  • Previous experience as a CNC Turner, General Turner, CNC Lathe Setter Operator, Lathe Operator or CNC Machinist.
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  • Must have experience with Doosan Puma machines.
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  • Strong understanding of CNC turning, tooling, offsets, feeds and speeds.
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  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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  • Confident working to tight tolerances.
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  • Experience using precision measuring equipment.
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  • Able to work independently on night shift.
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  • Reliable, organised and quality-focused.
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Desirable

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  • Fanuc controls experience.
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  • Experience editing programmes at the machine.
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  • Manual turning experience.
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  • Background in precision engineering or subcontract machining.
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  • Experience machining materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium and specialist alloys
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Benefits:

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  • Free parking
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  • On-site parking
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Experience:

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  • Fanuc control: 1 year (required)
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Work authorisation:

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  • United Kingdom (required)
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