Aerospace CNC Operator: Sliding Head Lathe, Fanuc

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting a CNC Machine Operator in Musselburgh to join a well-established aerospace components manufacturer. You will set, operate and program STAR CNC sliding head lathes with FANUC controls to produce aerospace-grade parts at tight tolerances.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety and productivity standards in a rotating day/back shift pattern. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining with setting and operating lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Proactive in safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme STAR CNC sliding head lathes using FANUC controls.
• Manufacture precision components for the aerospace industry.
• Work to tight tolerances using aerospace-grade materials.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
• Work collaboratively with the wider CNC turning team.
• Develop the skills to work independently.

Skills

CNC machining

Sliding head lathe

FANUC controls

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Tools

STAR CNC lathe

Job description

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting a CNC Machine Operator in Musselburgh to join a well-established aerospace components manufacturer. You will set, operate and program STAR CNC sliding head lathes with FANUC controls to produce aerospace-grade parts at tight tolerances.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety and productivity standards in a rotating day/back shift pattern. Training will be provided where needed.