CNC Turning Programmer / Setter / Operator - Night Shift

Location: Ferndown * Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30pm - 7:00am, Monday to Thursday
Salary: Competitive DOE + Night Shift Premium

TeamJobs are working with a leading precision engineering business in Ferndown, supplying high-quality components to aerospace, defence, and other technical sectors. Due to growth, they're seeking an experienced CNC Turning Programmer/Setter/Operator to join their night shift team.

The Role

You'll program, set, and operate Mazak CNC turning centres to produce precision components to tight tolerances. Responsibilities include program creation, machine setup, prove-out, production running, and quality checks.

Key Duties

Program using Mazatrol, SmoothX/SmoothG or ISO G-code

Set and operate Mazak lathes (Quick Turn / Nexus / Smooth / Integrex)

Set tooling, offsets, work holding and fixtures

Run production, adjust wear offsets, change inserts, make minor edits

Perform first-off and in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.

Maintain quality documentation and troubleshoot machining issues

Follow HSE and 5S standards, including routine maintenance

What You Need

3-5+ years CNC turning experience

Confident Mazak programming, setting, and operating

Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T

Strong understanding of tooling, speeds/feeds and turning processes

High attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Desirable

Integrex / live tooling experience

CAM knowledge (e.g. Mastercam)

Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3/4 qualification

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