Cnc Turner Setter Operator

Company: James Kirby associates Ltd
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

CNC Turner Setter Operator

  • Sarting Salary CIRCA: £16.00 per hour (DOE)
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday 7am–4:00pm | Friday 7am–12pm
  • 34 days holiday + pension and overtime

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Lathe Setter Operator to join a well-established precision engineering business.

We are keen to speak with experienced CNC Turners who are confident setting and operating CNC lathes and producing precision components to tight tolerances.

CNC Turner Setter Operator – The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes to manufacture precision components accurately and efficiently.

Key duties will include:

  • Setting and operating CNC turning machines
  • Setting tooling and workholding equipment
  • Setting and clocking components
  • Running established CNC programs
  • Making tool offset and wear adjustments where required
  • Producing first-off components
  • Working accurately from engineering drawings
  • Manufacturing components to tight tolerances
  • Using standard shop-floor measuring and inspection equipment
  • Monitoring components throughout the machining process to maintain quality
  • Editing programs depending using Fanuc or HAAS

CNC Turner Setter Operator – About You

We would like to hear from candidates with practical experience within CNC turning / CNC lathe machining.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Previous experience setting and operating CNC lathes
  • A good understanding of CNC turning processes
  • The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
  • Experience setting tools and components
  • The ability to carry out basic program and offset adjustments
  • Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges
  • Experience producing precision components to close tolerances

The ability to edit programmes would be advantageous but is not essential, and additional training can be provided.

Candidates whose CNC turning experience forms part of a wider machining, toolmaking or precision engineering background are also encouraged to apply.

CNC Turner Setter Operator – Package

  • Sarting Salary CIRCA: £16.00 per hour (DOE)
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday 7am–4:00pm | Friday 7am–12pm
  • 34 days holiday + pension and overtime
  • Overtime available
  • Overtime paid at enhanced rates
  • Permanent position
  • Training and development opportunities

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Posted: October 11th, 2026