CNC Turner Setter Operator
CV-LibraryBH15, Poole, DorsetpermanentPosted: 2 July 2026
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We are a well-established engineering company, specialising in the manufacture of our own high-quality products.
Due to increasing work, an opportunity has arisen for a CNC Turner Programmer, Setter, Operator or CNC Turner, Setter, Operator to join our friendly business in Poole, Dorset.
The candidate will be responsible for setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes and programming where required (Training provided for CNC Setters).
This is a senior position with the possibility of extended and allied roles.
The right candidate must have previous experience in a similar role and will be fully competent and able to work unsupervised as part of a small team.
Experience with sliding head lathes and CNC milling machines an advantage, but not essential.
Hours of work
Generally, 7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am – 1pm Friday - but we are flexible on actual regular hours and start/finish time.
Skills required
* Set up & operate CNC Lathe machine tools with FANUC control systems.
* Review, edit and alter existing programs accordingly.
* Competently perform dry runs and produce ‘first offs’.
* To read, understand and work to engineering drawings.
* Must be able to use shop floor inspection equipment.
* Able to effectively and safely delegate running of batches.
* Perform associated engineering tasks.
* Good communication skills with a flexible approach and attitude.
Company benefits
* We offer 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
* Pension
* Overtime often available
* Professional environment
* On-site parking
* Located on the South Coast
We are a well-established engineering company, specialising in the manufacture of our own high-quality products.
Due to increasing work, an opportunity has arisen for a CNC Turner Programmer, Setter, Operator or CNC Turner, Setter, Operator to join our friendly business in Poole, Dorset.
The candidate will be responsible for setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes and programming where required (Training provided for CNC Setters).
This is a senior position with the possibility of extended and allied roles.
The right candidate must have previous experience in a similar role and will be fully competent and able to work unsupervised as part of a small team.
Experience with sliding head lathes and CNC milling machines an advantage, but not essential.
Hours of work
Generally, 7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am – 1pm Friday - but we are flexible on actual regular hours and start/finish time.
Skills required
* Set up & operate CNC Lathe machine tools with FANUC control systems.
* Review, edit and alter existing programs accordingly.
* Competently perform dry runs and produce ‘first offs’.
* To read, understand and work to engineering drawings.
* Must be able to use shop floor inspection equipment.
* Able to effectively and safely delegate running of batches.
* Perform associated engineering tasks.
* Good communication skills with a flexible approach and attitude.
Company benefits
* We offer 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
* Pension
* Overtime often available
* Professional environment
* On-site parking
* Located on the South Coast