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CNC Turner

Permanent
£30,000 - £41,000 p/a
Witham, Essex
On-site

CNC Turner | CNC Programmer Setter Operator | CNC Lathe Programmer

Witham, Essex

£17.00 - £20.00 per hour + Overtime + Bonus

Our client is a successful subcontract precision engineering business supplying high-quality precision-machined components to the Aerospace, Motorsport, Medical, Oil & Gas and Commercial Engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Programmer Setter Operator to programme, set and operate CNC lathes within their modern machine shop.

This position is ideal for a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer, CNC Turner, CNC Setter, CNC Operator or Precision Engineer with experience producing precision components to tight tolerances.

Benefits

  • £17.00 - £20.00 per hour depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
  • Regular overtime available
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Permanent, stable position with a growing engineering company
  • Modern CNC machine shop with varied precision engineering work

Duties

  • Programme, set and operate CNC lathes
  • Work on Doosan CNC Turning Centres
  • Prove out new CNC programmes
  • Optimise CNC machining cycle times
  • Manufacture precision-machined components from engineering drawings
  • Produce components to tight tolerances, including 20 microns
  • Carry out first-off inspection and in-process inspection
  • Ensure all components meet customer quality standards and specifications
  • Maintain a safe, organised and efficient machine shop

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a CNC Turner, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator or CNC Machinist
  • Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience working to tight tolerances within precision engineering
  • Knowledge of Doosan, Puma, Haas or similar CNC turning centres
  • Online CNC programming experience preferred (training available)
  • Apprentice trained or time-served engineers welcome
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this position.

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Date: 13/07/2026
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