CNC Mazak Turner (Harlow)

Bolt-On Personnel Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering manufacturer in Harlow is seeking an experienced CNC Mazak Turner to program and operate Mazak MillTurn machines. The ideal candidate will have a strong CNC Turning background and be proficient in Mazatrol programming. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per annum, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday and opportunities for progression within a modern, supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

On‑site parking

Free tea / coffee

Profit‑related share scheme

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in CNC Turning within precision engineering/subcontract environment.
• Mazak experience essential, ideally on MillTurn lathes with driven/live tooling.
• Confident using Mazatrol programming.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating Mazak CNC MillTurn machines using Mazatrol controls.
• Creating programs from engineering drawings.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy throughout machining process.

Skills

CNC Turning

Mazak experience

Mazatrol programming

Ability to read engineering drawings

Tolerances on materials

Job description

Location: Harlow, London, South East, UK

CNC Mazak Turner

Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• On‑site parking
• Free tea / coffee
• Profit‑related share scheme
• Internal progression and structured development opportunities

Overview

Are you an experienced CNC Mazak Turner who can confidently program and set Mazak MillTurn machines with Mazatrol controls? Looking for a role where you’ll work with modern machinery, be supported in further upskilling, and have a clear path for long‑term progression? This opportunity offers exactly that – within a stable, well‑invested engineering environment.

Company Profile

A long‑established precision engineering manufacturer supplying multiple industry sectors is growing its team due to sustained demand.

They operate a modern, well‑organised machining facility and invest heavily in both new CNC technology and ongoing staff development.

Working Environment

Supportive, skilled team of CNC Turners and hands‑on management. Very clean, well‑maintained workshop. Every machine is well ventilated with individual extraction. State‑of‑the‑art machinery and continual investment. Strong progression culture – promotions from within. Training available where required.

The Role

As the successful CNC Mazak Turner (Programmer / Setter) you will be programming and setting Mazak MillTurn lathes with live tooling, programming with Mazatrol controls, working from engineering drawings, and producing high‑precision, small‑batch components. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner Programmer‑Setter with Mazak / Mazatrol experience, looking to join an established, forward‑think company that takes pride in high‑end precision machined parts and components produced to exacting tolerances and high‑quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC MillTurn machines using Mazatrol controls
• Creating Mazatrol programs (on the machines) from engineering drawings
• Producing components in batch sizes typically ranging from 1,100
• Machining to tight tolerances, typically 0.01 mm
• Working with a range of materials including brass, aluminium, stainless steels and Inconel
• Ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the machining process

Skills & Experience

• Strong, proven background in CNC Turning within a precision engineering/subcontract environment
• Mazak experience essential, ideally on MillTurn lathes with driven tooling / live tooling
• Confident using Mazatrol (programming from scratch)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• CAD/CAM knowledge beneficial but not essential
• Comfortable working to tight tolerances on varied materials

Hours & Overtime

Late Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4 pm – 2 am (25 % shift premium). Plenty of overtime available (up to approximately 15 hrs weekly) paid at x1.5.

Interested?

If you’re a CNC Mazak Turner who enjoys programming, wants to work with modern MillTurn machinery, and wants a workplace that invests in your progression, this role will give you the challenge and long‑term stability you’re looking for. If you’d like to discuss the opportunity, compare it to similar roles, or understand the progression path available, get in touch and we can talk it through.

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