CNC Tuner

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator for a permanent position in Ely. You will program, set and run CNC turning machines, producing high-precision components for aerospace/defence sectors with strict tolerances.

Strong drawing interpretation and in-process inspection are required. The role offers a stable career in a growing engineering business, with modern facilities and opportunities to work on high-spec projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner.
• Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision machining techniques.
• Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances.
• Ability 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 are met.
• Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Working closely with the production team to meet production targets and customer deadlines.

Skills

CNC Turner experience

Program & operate CNC

Engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

Independent work

Tools

Matsuura machines

Haas machines

Doosan machines

Fanuc controls

Twin-Spindle Lathes

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Ely
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company serving the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator on a permanent basis to join their manufacturing team in Ely.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and steadily expanding business, producing high-precision components for demanding industries where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key 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 are met.


• Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.


• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.


• Working closely with the production team to meet production targets and customer deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner.


• Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes.


• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision machining techniques.


• Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Matsuura, Haas or Doosan machines.


• Knowledge of Fanuc controls.


• Experience operating Twin-Spindle Lathes.


• Previous experience within the Aerospace or Defence industries.

What's On Offer?

• Permanent position with a growing and successful engineering company.


• Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE.


• Opportunity to work on high-specification Aerospace and Defence projects.


• Modern manufacturing environment.


• Long-term career stability and progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced CNC Turner with strong programming, setting and operating capabilities and are looking to join a growing precision engineering business, we would love to hear from you.