Cnc Turner Programmer Setter Operator
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 1 August 2026
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Contek are recruiting for a well-established precision engineering specialist looking for a skilled and motivated CNC Turner to join our busy machining team.
In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, precision components ( bespoke engineering parts). The parts are large. You will be working primarily with Fanuc controls and must be fully capable of programming, setting, and operating 2-axis and multi-axis turning centres from engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities
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Program, set, and operate CNC Lathes equipped with Fanuc control systems.
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Work directly from technical engineering drawings to produce precise components to tight tolerances.
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program at the machine controls and create new programs for one-off/small-batch production.
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Perform full setups, including tooling selection, jaw changing, and datum setting.
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Inspect your own work using standard measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges) to ensure strict quality standards.
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Machining medium-to-large scale components across a variety of materials (metallic alloys, steel, plastics, etc.).
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Maintain high standards of health and safety and keep work areas clean and orderly.
Candidate Requirements
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Experience: Proven, hands-on experience as a CNC Turner within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
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Controls: Strong proficiency in Fanuc programming (G-code / M-code editing and offline or manual programming at the machine).
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Skills: Ability to program, set, and operate independently without constant supervision.
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Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
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Inspection: Confident in first-off and in-process dimensional inspection.
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Background: Experience working with hydraulic components or heavy engineering parts is advantageous, but not essential.
What We Offer
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Competitive pay rate with regular overtime opportunities.
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Clean, well-maintained workshop environment.
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Company pension scheme.
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Generous annual leave allowance.
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Ongoing training and professional development
Contek are recruiting for a well-established precision engineering specialist looking for a skilled and motivated CNC Turner to join our busy machining team.
In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, precision components ( bespoke engineering parts). The parts are large. You will be working primarily with Fanuc controls and must be fully capable of programming, setting, and operating 2-axis and multi-axis turning centres from engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities
*
Program, set, and operate CNC Lathes equipped with Fanuc control systems.
*
Work directly from technical engineering drawings to produce precise components to tight tolerances.
*
program at the machine controls and create new programs for one-off/small-batch production.
*
Perform full setups, including tooling selection, jaw changing, and datum setting.
*
Inspect your own work using standard measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges) to ensure strict quality standards.
*
Machining medium-to-large scale components across a variety of materials (metallic alloys, steel, plastics, etc.).
*
Maintain high standards of health and safety and keep work areas clean and orderly.
Candidate Requirements
*
Experience: Proven, hands-on experience as a CNC Turner within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
*
Controls: Strong proficiency in Fanuc programming (G-code / M-code editing and offline or manual programming at the machine).
*
Skills: Ability to program, set, and operate independently without constant supervision.
*
Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
*
Inspection: Confident in first-off and in-process dimensional inspection.
*
Background: Experience working with hydraulic components or heavy engineering parts is advantageous, but not essential.
What We Offer
*
Competitive pay rate with regular overtime opportunities.
*
Clean, well-maintained workshop environment.
*
Company pension scheme.
*
Generous annual leave allowance.
*
Ongoing training and professional development