CNC Turner – Setter/Operator
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
Hours: 39 hours per week (Day or Night Shift)
Pay: £18–£21 per hour DOE + Overtime (at 1.5x)
About the Role:
Our Client is looking to recruit a skilled CNC Turner to join their precision machining team. The ideal candidate will be confident setting and operating 2-axis CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, and capable of working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances. While programming experience is a bonus, training will be provided for those looking to expand into offline programming using Edgecam.
You’ll be working with a wide variety of materials – from composites to high-temperature alloys – in a clean, well-equipped environment, supporting a company with a strong reputation for quality and investment in its people.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and set 2-axis CNC lathes (Fanuc controls)
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Create, read, and understand ISO programs
Work independently within a high-precision manufacturing environment
Select appropriate tooling and apply correct cutting conditions
Handle a wide range of materials, from composites to high-temp alloys
Support the production team with minimal supervision
Desirable but Not Essential:
Experience with Edgecam or similar offline programming software
Willingness to learn programming with full training support
Shifts Available:
Day Shift
Mon–Thu: 08:00–17:00
Fri: 08:00–13:00
Night Shift
Mon–Thu nights: 19:00–07:00
First 39 hours at 1.333x
Additional hours at 1.5x
No weekend working – all overtime done during the week.
What’s in It for You?
Competitive hourly rate: £18–£21/hr (DOE)
Plenty of weekday overtime paid at 1.5x
30 days holiday (including average earnings holiday pay)
Workplace pension
Private medical insurance
On-the-job training in offline programming (Edgecam)
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a confident CNC Turner looking for a company that values quality, precision, and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you