About the Role
We are looking for an experienced CNC Turner with strong Fanuc controls experience to join a busy manufacturing team based in Glasgow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality precision components. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC turning machines while ensuring components are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to exact specifications.
Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will play a key role in supporting production targets, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement activities across the machine shop.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls
- Manufacture precision-engineered components in line with technical drawings and specifications
- Select appropriate tooling, offsets, and machine settings for production runs
- Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances accurately
- Monitor machining operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards are maintained
- Identify and resolve machining or tooling issues where possible
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to meet manufacturing deadlines
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety procedures and company standards
- Maintain a clean and organised working environment
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means consistently producing high-quality machined components with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail and safe working practices.
You’ll quickly become a valued member of the manufacturing team, contributing to production efficiency, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a CNC Turner within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
- Strong working knowledge of Fanuc controls
- Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes independently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, and machining techniques
- Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualification
- Experience working with a variety of materials including stainless steel and aluminium
- Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices
- Experience with multi-axis CNC machinery
please contact jelliott@ntem.co.uk