CNC Turner
CV-LibraryAL3, Friar's Wash, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 15 September 2026
Apply NowCNC Turner, Setter, Operator - Fanuc (We offer on machine - programming training)
Salary £34,000 - £36,000 Per Year, Plus Benefits and Overtime
St Albans
Responsibilities
Produce machined parts by loading, setting up, and operating a FANUC CNC lathe; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, and supplies.
CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - Job Duties
* To ensure that all equipment, gauges and instruments are within calibration prior to use, including all personal equipment.
* Understand how the role operates within, and contributes to, the Company’s QMS.
* Report to Management any risks or opportunities which may impact upon achieving the desired outcomes and achieving customer satisfaction.
* To ensure that all equipment and materials where required is signed and accounted for prior to removal from inspection or designated location.
* Handle product in a manner to prevent deterioration and maintain fitness for purpose.
* Check stock of materials, components and tools and inform the relevant person when stock is needed. Verify receipt of stock into the workshop.
* Operating CNC lathes using FANUC software entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
* Set-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, brushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
* Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
* Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
* Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and inform the Production Director of any problems, delays or defective work.
* To complete work operations as instructed by the work cards and to complete all work cards including signature as required.
* To undertake all jobs in compliance with customer requirements identified on drawings, specifications and quality plans, as required.
* Size of components - Ø(Apply online only)mm – mix of metals but mainly steel.
* To undertake all duties as instructed by the Production Director and Manufacturing Manager.
* To seek advice and assistance from Production Director or Manufacturing Manager if unsure of any customer requirement identified on drawings, specifications or other documented data.
CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - ESSENTIAL:
* Minimum 3 years experience working in similar environment
* Qualified by experience of operating as skilled turner in similar role for minimum 3 years
* Previous experience of setting / operating Fanuc CNC lathes
* Live within 30 mile radius
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: Circa £34,000 to £36,000 plus regular overtime and bonus
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Hours of Work: 40 hours Monday - Friday
Overtime: Time-and-a-quarter during the week; Time-and-a-half Saturday mornings
Salary £34,000 - £36,000 Per Year, Plus Benefits and Overtime
St Albans
Responsibilities
Produce machined parts by loading, setting up, and operating a FANUC CNC lathe; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, and supplies.
CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - Job Duties
* To ensure that all equipment, gauges and instruments are within calibration prior to use, including all personal equipment.
* Understand how the role operates within, and contributes to, the Company’s QMS.
* Report to Management any risks or opportunities which may impact upon achieving the desired outcomes and achieving customer satisfaction.
* To ensure that all equipment and materials where required is signed and accounted for prior to removal from inspection or designated location.
* Handle product in a manner to prevent deterioration and maintain fitness for purpose.
* Check stock of materials, components and tools and inform the relevant person when stock is needed. Verify receipt of stock into the workshop.
* Operating CNC lathes using FANUC software entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
* Set-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, brushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
* Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
* Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
* Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and inform the Production Director of any problems, delays or defective work.
* To complete work operations as instructed by the work cards and to complete all work cards including signature as required.
* To undertake all jobs in compliance with customer requirements identified on drawings, specifications and quality plans, as required.
* Size of components - Ø(Apply online only)mm – mix of metals but mainly steel.
* To undertake all duties as instructed by the Production Director and Manufacturing Manager.
* To seek advice and assistance from Production Director or Manufacturing Manager if unsure of any customer requirement identified on drawings, specifications or other documented data.
CNC Turner, Setter, Operator - ESSENTIAL:
* Minimum 3 years experience working in similar environment
* Qualified by experience of operating as skilled turner in similar role for minimum 3 years
* Previous experience of setting / operating Fanuc CNC lathes
* Live within 30 mile radius
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: Circa £34,000 to £36,000 plus regular overtime and bonus
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Hours of Work: 40 hours Monday - Friday
Overtime: Time-and-a-quarter during the week; Time-and-a-half Saturday mornings