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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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