Aerospace CNC Machinist — Precision Turning

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company in France is seeking a skilled CNC turner to set up, program, and operate turning lathes to manufacture critical aerospace components such as valve parts, pump components, and shafts.

You will work from engineering drawings, select tooling, prepare setups, machine stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and surface finish while collaborating with international teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC turner with setup and programming at the machine.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficient in ISO/G-code or conversational programming.
• Experience machining stainless steel, aluminium, titanium or nickel-based alloys.
• Able to communicate in English with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and optimise CNC turning programs directly at the machine.
• Set up CNC lathes including workholding, tooling and offsets.
• Perform turning operations independently from setup to finished parts.
• Select cutting tools and machining parameters for each material and operation.
• Manufacture precision components to drawing specifications with tight tolerances and good surface finish.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Adjust programs, offsets and cutting parameters to maintain quality.
• Follow manufacturing instructions and record inspection results to ensure traceability.
• Carry out first-level maintenance and keep machines/workstations clean and organized.
• Report machining issues and provide feedback to workshop lead and engineering teams.

Skills

CNC turning

G-code programming

Engineering drawings

English communication

Precision measurement

Education

Vocational/technical qualification in machining

Tools

CNC control programming

Driven tooling

Mill-turn capability

Job description

The Exploration Company in France is seeking a skilled CNC turner to set up, program, and operate turning lathes to manufacture critical aerospace components such as valve parts, pump components, and shafts.

You will work from engineering drawings, select tooling, prepare setups, machine stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and surface finish while collaborating with international teams.