Cnc Turner Setter Operator

Location: West Molesey

CNC Setter / Operator – CNC Turning

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Location:

Molesey, Surrey
💰 Salary: (Negotiable depending on experience)
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Hours:

40 hours per week + Overtime Available
🌴 Holiday: 26 days + Bank Holidays

🏭 About the Company

We are working with a well-established precision engineering company based in Surrey, supplying high-quality CNC machined components to a broad range of industries including automotive, agricultural, medical, architectural, leisure and lighting.

Operating from a modern 12,000+ sq. ft. facility, the business continues to invest in advanced CNC turning and milling technology, enabling them to machine components from 2mm up to 250mm diameter. With a strong reputation for quality and long-term client relationships, they are now looking to strengthen their turning team.

🔩 The Role

They are currently looking for a CNC Setter / Operator to join the CNC turning section. This role would suit either a strong setter/operator or someone with programming experience who wants to take ownership of jobs from setup through to production.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

* Setting and operating CNC turning machines to produce precision components

* Adjusting tooling, offsets and programs to maintain quality and efficiency

* Producing small to medium batch components to tight tolerances

* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

* Carrying out in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment

* Troubleshooting machining issues and improving cycle times where possible

* Maintaining machines and ensuring a clean, safe working environment

* Working closely with the production team to meet delivery targets

✅ What We're Looking For

* Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning centres

* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and tolerances

* Strong attention to detail and quality standards

* Experience machining materials such as stainless steel and aluminium

* Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

⭐ Desirable (But Not Essential)

* Experience with Fanuc or Siemens controlled machines

* Experience with mill-turn or sliding head machines

* Knowledge of offline programming software (e.g. OneCNC)

* Engineering apprenticeship or formal machining training

💼 What’s On Offer

* Competitive hourly rate

* Overtime available

* Modern, clean working environment

* Stable long-term position within a growing precision engineering business

* Opportunity to develop into programming roles