CNC Operator

SmartTurn Limited; Crick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Free Parking!

Job summary

Smart Turn Ltd, based in Northamptonshire, is seeking a CNC Operator to join its high-precision engineering team supporting Formula 1 and energy sectors. The role involves setting and operating Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and milling machines, reading drawings, and ensuring tight tolerances and quality standards. Located in Crick area?

The ad notes operations in Northampton. Starting salary is £14–£16 per hour, with weekly pay, and a 5-day week on two shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or setting CNC machines (lathes and/or milling).
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand machining processes.
• Basic knowledge of G-code and M-code programming.
• Understanding of measurement tools and quality standards.
• Experience working with engineering materials (e.g. alloys, ferrous metals).
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds - desirable).

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and/or milling machines.
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Load and run CNC programmes efficiently and accurately.
• Prepare materials and machine setups.
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Conduct in-process inspection and complete quality documentation.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify output.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety compliance.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and quality teams.
• Adapt to varying production needs and tasks.

Skills

Fanuc controls

G-code programming

Technical drawings

Precision measurement

Quality standards

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC milling machines

Job description

CNC Operator

Location: Northampton, NN6 7SL

Starting Salary: £14 - £16 per hour. Paid weekly, 1 week in arrears

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: We operate two shifts over 5 days. As a new starter, these would be your initial hours: 07.45am - 16.05pm Monday to Thursday and 08.00am - 14.00pm on a Friday. Late shift opportunities may be available.

• 21 Days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking!

Join a High-Precision Engineering Company Supporting Formula 1 & Energy Sectors

Smart Turn Ltd is an ISO-9001-certified precision engineering company with over 30 years of expertise in manufacturing high-quality components for the Formula 1 and energy industries.

Based in Crick, Northamptonshire, we are proud to deliver excellence, innovation and reliability to our customers

As part of our continued growth, we're looking for CNC Operators to join our expanding team!

Whether you're experienced or looking to develop your skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in precision engineering

CNC Operator - About the role:

Responsibilities:

• Set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and/or milling machines
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Load and run CNC programmes efficiently and accurately
• Prepare materials and machine setups
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Conduct in-process inspection and complete quality documentation
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify output
• Maintain high standards of health & safety compliance
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and quality teams
• Adapt to varying production needs and tasks

Requirements:

• Experience operating or setting CNC machines (lathes and/or milling)
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand machining processes
• Basic knowledge of G-code and M-code programming
• Understanding of measurement tools and quality standards
• Experience working with engineering materials (e.g. alloys, ferrous metals)
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds - desirable)

Come and meet us!

We’re a little retro at Smart Turn, and think the best way to get to know someone is to have a face-to-face conversation.