Join a quality-driven machining team producing repeat, conforming components to tight tolerances. This is a hands-on, stable production role where consistency, standards, and pride in workmanship matter.
The role
As a CNC Turner (Setter/Operator), you'll set and operate FANUC-controlled Nakamura CNC lathes, ensuring parts are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. You'll play a key part in maintaining repeatable processes and supporting continuous improvement-particularly on new or developing jobs where best practice needs to be defined.
Key responsibilities
Set and operate CNC turning machines to specification and agreed work instructions
Measure and inspect parts to confirm conformance prior to first-off submission
Produce first-off batches for First Article approval
Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements
Help establish stable, repeatable production (methods, tooling, and supporting documentation)
Suggest CI ideas and implement approved improvements to quality, efficiency, and consistency
Communicate clearly with colleagues and relevant departments to maintain flow and standards
Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times
Support additional shop-floor tasks where your skills are required
What we're looking for
Required:
Proven CNC turning experience at setter/operator level
Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications and instructions
Able to work to realistic deadlines without compromising standards
Desirable:
Time-served engineering apprenticeship
FANUC control experience
Experience working to control plans
5S / Lean manufacturing exposure
AS9100 knowledge/experience (advantageous)
This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
