CNC Manufacturing Manual Machinist Operative

CNC Turner | CNC Setter Operator | Manual Lathe Machinist | CNC Machinist

Permanent | £32,000 per annum + Two Bonus Schemes | Early Friday Finish | Rotating Shifts

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner, CNC Setter Operator, Manual Lathe Machinist or CNC Machinist to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machining professional with CNC turning, machine setting and manual lathe experience to join a stable employer offering an excellent salary, bonus schemes, early Friday finishes and a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for setting, operating and monitoring CNC turning machines while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and productivity.

• Set up and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture precision engineered components.
• Produce components from job cards, engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including tool cutting points and TNR compensation.
• Read, edit and adjust CNC programmes where required.
• Select, install and set the correct tooling for each production run.
• Carry out first-off inspections and make machine adjustments where necessary.
• Measure finished components using mechanical and optical measuring equipment to ensure tolerances are met.
• Complete batch inspections in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and remove non-conforming parts from production.
• Operate multiple CNC machines as production demands require.
• Record production activity using barcode scanning for full traceability.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and prepare machines for the next production run.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner, CNC Setter Operator, Manual Lathe Machinist, CNC Machinist or similar engineering role.
• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines is essential.
• Manual turning and lathe machining experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls or Okuma machines would be advantageous.
• Experience working within an engineering or precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across multiple machines and production areas.
• Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Early finish every Friday

• £32,000 per annum.
• Two bonus schemes.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a successful engineering manufacturer.