Aerospace CNC Turner - Precision Programmer (Contract)

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £30/hr

Long-term work

Modern manufacturing

Aerospace/Defence projects

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting a CNC Programmer for a contract role in Cambridge. You will programme, set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture high-precision components for aerospace and defence sectors.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a CNC Turner, be able to read engineering drawings, and perform in-process inspections while maintaining safety and quality standards. This long-term contract offers a stable, modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Working closely with the production team to meet customer deadlines.

Skills

Proven experience as CNC Turner

Independent programming & setup

Engineering drawings & tolerances

Experience with tight tolerances

Self-motivated with minimal oversight

Tools

Matsuura

Haas

Doosan

Fanuc controls

Twin-Spindle Lathes

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting a CNC Programmer for a contract role in Cambridge. You will programme, set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture high-precision components for aerospace and defence sectors.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a CNC Turner, be able to read engineering drawings, and perform in-process inspections while maintaining safety and quality standards. This long-term contract offers a stable, modern manufacturing environment.