CNC Turner Programmer/Setter (Night Shift)

CNC Turner Programmer/Setter (Night Shift)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, DOE

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Turner Programmer/Setter to join an established precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing business in Bristol.

This position requires a skilled CNC Turner who can independently programme, set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes. You will manufacture high-precision components to engineering drawings while maintaining demanding quality, productivity and safety standards.

Candidates must be fully competent in online programming directly at the machine. Applications from operator-only candidates without programming experience cannot be considered.

Experience with offline programming would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Programme, set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC turning machines

Create and edit CNC programmes directly at the machine

Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings

Complete full machine setups independently

Select and install suitable tooling, fixtures and workholding

Manufacture and modify soft jaws

Establish machine and component datums

Complete tool changes and offset adjustments

Set appropriate speeds, feeds and machining parameters

Troubleshoot programming, tooling and machining issues

Optimise cycle times without compromising quality

Produce components to tight tolerances

Conduct first-off and in-process inspections

Use micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and plug gauges

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T

Complete setup sheets, tool lists and production documentation

Maintain accurate inspection and production records

Support continuous improvement across machining processes

Follow all quality, safety and manufacturing procedures Essential Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a CNC Turner Programmer/Setter

Competent in online programming directly at the CNC machine

Strong experience using Fanuc controls

Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes

Experience manufacturing precision-engineered components

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good understanding of GD&T and machining tolerances

Confident selecting tooling and establishing machine datums

Experience producing or modifying soft jaws

Knowledge of speeds, feeds and cycle-time optimisation

Ability to troubleshoot CNC programmes and tooling issues

Experience using precision measuring equipment

Ability to perform first-off and in-process inspection

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

Experience with multi-spindle or multi-turret CNC turning machines, CMM inspection equipment, Opticline systems or offline programming would also be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Training and development opportunities If you are an experienced CNC Turner who can programme, set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, please apply with your updated CV.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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