CNC Machinist – Turning

Primary Flow Signal, Inc.; How; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with employer contributions

Life insurance

Bonus plan

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Primary Flow Signal, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist turning specialist to join our in‑house shop. The role focuses on setting up, editing NC code, and operating turning centers with Fanuc and Mazak controls to produce precision parts.

You will ensure quality and safety standards, maintain records, and support maintenance of equipment while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive turning operation experience with CNC machines.
• Experience with known control systems (Fanuc, Mazak).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and tolerances.
• Dependable, able to mentor junior machinists.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts by setting up, editing NC code and operating CNC turning centers.
• Program using Fanuc and Mazak turning centers.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Record keeping and documentation of production logs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and operators.

Skills

CNC turning experience

Fanuc G&M Coding

Mazak programming

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer use

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

PFS is seeking experienced, enthusiastic individuals to join our in-house machine shop team for the CNC Machinist Turning position.

Position Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts by setting up, edit NC code, and operating (CNC) turning centers


• Fanuc and Mazak programming based turning centers


• Maintain quality and safety standards


• Record keeping


• Equipment and supply maintenance


• Successful processing of individual R&D related parts and small run quantity items

Position Duties

• Plan machining by studying blueprints/drawings, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).


• Setup lathes by entering instructions and editing NC code as required, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation; calculating requirements, including basic math, shop geometry; proving part programs.


• Sets-up lathes by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, stops, indicating vises


• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to project, and drawing tolerance standards.


• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, turning, boring, threading and knurling operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; edit NC code as required; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.


• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures


• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.


• Document inspection & traceability by completing production and quality logs.


• Mentor and instruct less experienced machinists and operators.

Skills & Qualifications

• Considerable experience in the CNC machining industry with a particular focus on turning


• Proficient in the use of inspection equipment and tools such as calipers, micrometers, verniers, and gauges.


• Ability to work independently


• Manual Fanuc G & M Code Programming and/or Mazak Conversational Programming experience preferred


• Setup & Inspect


• Willingness to share ideas and work collaboratively within a team


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Strong interpretive, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with an aptitude for detail


• Basic workplace computer experience desired

Employment At Primary Flow Signal

Primary Flow Signal offers a complete and highly attractive benefits package to qualified individuals including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with employer contributions, life insurance, bonus plan and paid vacation/holidays.

Investment in our employees by way of training, excellent benefits, and a pleasant, respectful work environment is of paramount importance to our company. The commitment PFS makes to each, and every employee is intended to foster a lasting and fruitful career within our organization.