Aerospace CNC Turner: Hands-On Setup & Run

Exploration GmbH; Pessac; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a hands-on CNC lathe operator to set up, program and run turning operations for critical aerospace components. You will work from engineering drawings, select tooling, prepare setups and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and surface finishes.

English communication is expected for daily interactions with international teams, while the role focuses on machining and programming directly at the CNC control in a modern workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC turner, set up machines and program directly on CNC control.
• Proficiency in ISO/G-code and/or conversational programming.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Experience machining stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, or nickel-based alloys.
• Confident with precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and optimise CNC turning programs directly at the machine.
• Set up CNC lathes with workholding, tooling and offsets.
• Perform turning operations from setup to finished parts.
• Select cutting tools and machining parameters for each material.
• Fabricate precision components to drawings with tight tolerances and surface finishes.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections with appropriate measuring equipment.
• Adjust programs, offsets and parameters to maintain quality.
• Use band saw to prepare raw material when required.
• Maintain traceability by recording inspection results.
• Carry out first‑level maintenance and keep machines clean and organized.
• Report machining issues to workshop lead and engineering teams.

Skills

CNC turning

ISO/G-code programming

Drawings interpretation

Materials machining (SS, Al, Ti, NiAll

Metrology & inspection

Driven tooling / Y-axis

Autonomous / quality-focused

English communication

Education

Machining qualification

Job description

The Exploration Company is seeking a hands-on CNC lathe operator to set up, program and run turning operations for critical aerospace components. You will work from engineering drawings, select tooling, prepare setups and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and surface finishes.

English communication is expected for daily interactions with international teams, while the role focuses on machining and programming directly at the CNC control in a modern workshop environment.