CNC Tuner

Orion Electrotech · Ely, East Anglia

CNC Tuner at Orion Electrotech, based in Ely, East Anglia, paying £20.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£20.00 per hour
Location
Ely, East Anglia
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
CNC Machinist

8% below the typical rate for cnc machinist

Reference search-jobs/cnc-tuner

About the role

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Ely
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company serving the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator on a permanent basis to join their manufacturing team in Ely.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and steadily expanding business, producing high-precision components for demanding industries where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
  • Manufacturing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Carrying out in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.
  • Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
  • Working closely with the production team to meet production targets and customer deadlines.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as a CNC Turner.
  • Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision machining techniques.
  • Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Matsuura, Haas or Doosan machines.
  • Knowledge of Fanuc controls.
  • Experience operating Twin-Spindle Lathes.
  • Previous experience within the Aerospace or Defence industries.

What's On Offer?

  • Permanent position with a growing and successful engineering company.
  • Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE.
  • Opportunity to work on high-specification Aerospace and Defence projects.
  • Modern manufacturing environment.
  • Long-term career stability and progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced CNC Turner with strong programming, setting and operating capabilities and are looking to join a growing precision engineering business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration

 

 

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Reference: search-jobs/cnc-tuner · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Orion Electrotech

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