CNC Turn-Mill Operator - Nasmyth Coventry

Nasmyth Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Company Pension

Free on site parking

Job summary

Nasmyth Coventry Ltd is seeking a CNC Turn-Mill Operator to join our Coventry site. You will set up and operate Mazak Integrex and Okuma turning centers, with a focus on precision parts and tight tolerances.

You’ll work 37 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate, contribute to lean and continuous improvement activities, and train junior operators to build a skilled team in aerospace and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Turn-Mill experience is essential for this role.
• Experience in precision engineering is preferred, especially aerospace, automotive, motorsport, oil & gas, or subcontract machining.
• Experience working with high-value components or exotic materials (e.g., Titanium, Inconel, hardened steel).
• Good written and verbal communication skills are expected.
• Self-motivation and ability to multi-task are required.
• Solid knowledge of quality standards and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mazak Integrex I-800 V/8S and Okuma VTM 120YB.Maintain multi-axis machining capability.
• Adhere to operation sheets to ensure parts progress on time and on the correct pathway.
• Carry out quality checks with micrometers, verniers, gauges to ensure drawings are met.
• Perform daily/weekly TPM checks to minimise breakdowns and maintain equipment.
• Train, mentor and induct less experienced machine operators to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve customer and company targets.

Skills

Turn-Mill experience

Quality standards

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

CNC Turn-Mill Operator - Nasmyth Coventry Added 3/9/2026

Location: Nasmyth Coventry Ltd, Coventry Road, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9FT

Job type: Full Time/Permanent

Hourly Rate: £18.25 – £19.53depending on experience

Hours per week: 37

Start & finish times: Mon - Thurs - 7am - 4.45 pm (half hour unpaid lunch)

About the company: Nasmyth is a leading supplier to the aviation industry, manufacturing everything from airframe assemblies to engines. We also specialise in instrumentation components for commercial airliners, business jets, military aircraft, helicopters and much more.

Role Purpose:

• Setting and operation the following machines:
• Mazak Integrex I-800 V/8S with Mazatrol Smooth Ai controller.
• Okuma VTM 120YB with Fanuc 18i-TB controller (transferable knowledge from Okuma 1200YB Fanuc controller).
• Must be able to set and basic program skills for least one of the above machines
• Multi axis machining background.
• Flexibility required in relation to operating more than one machine.
• Work to achieve set production times and targets.
• Support Technicians / Engineering in jig and fixture design.
• Following Operation Sheets, in order to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and on the correct pathway.
• Carrying out quality checks on own work using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gauges etc, in order to ensure the part is produced to drawing specification.
• Carrying out daily and weekly TPM checks, in order to ensure machine and equipment is correctly maintained and to minimise breakdowns.
• Fully skilled machinists will also be responsible for training, mentoring and inducting less experienced Machine Operators, assisting them with resolving machining issues, to ensure optimum productivity and to promote good employee relations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments in order to support achievement of Customer and Company targets, objectives and goals.
• Carrying out continuous improvement, Lean and 5s activities in cell, in order to facilitate principles of Continuos Improvement throughout the company.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, ensuring guidelines are followed in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy and legislative requirements.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the company from time to time.

Location: Nasmyth Coventry Ltd, Coventry Road, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9FT

Job type: Full Time/Permanent

Hourly Rate: £18.25 – £19.53depending on experience

Hours per week: 37

Start & finish times: Mon - Thurs - 7am - 4.45 pm (half hour unpaid lunch)

About the company: Nasmyth is a leading supplier to the aviation industry, manufacturing everything from airframe assemblies to engines. We also specialise in instrumentation components for commercial airliners, business jets, military aircraft, helicopters and much more.

Role Purpose:

• Setting and operation the following machines:
• Mazak Integrex I-800 V/8S with Mazatrol Smooth Ai controller.
• Okuma VTM 120YB with Fanuc 18i-TB controller (transferable knowledge from Okuma 1200YB Fanuc controller).
• Must be able to set and basic program skills for least one of the above machines
• Multi axis machining background.
• Flexibility required in relation to operating more than one machine.
• Work to achieve set production times and targets.
• Support Technicians / Engineering in jig and fixture design.
• Following Operation Sheets, in order to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and on the correct pathway.
• Carrying out quality checks on own work using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gauges etc, in order to ensure the part is produced to drawing specification.
• Carrying out daily and weekly TPM checks, in order to ensure machine and equipment is correctly maintained and to minimise breakdowns.
• Fully skilled machinists will also be responsible for training, mentoring and inducting less experienced Machine Operators, assisting them with resolving machining issues, to ensure optimum productivity and to promote good employee relations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments in order to support achievement of Customer and Company targets, objectives and goals.
• Carrying out continuous improvement, Lean and 5s activities in cell, in order to facilitate principles of Continuos Improvement throughout the company.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, ensuring guidelines are followed in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy and legislative requirements.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the company from time to time.

Role Requirements:

• Mechanical Apprentice trained, or qualified by experience. Previous Turn-Mill experience is essential.Bottom of Form
• Previous experience in Precision Engineering ideally in Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, Oil & Gas or Subcontract machining
• Experience working with High Value component or exotic materials including but not limited to Titanium, Inconel and Hardened Steel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, with guidance and supervision.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Standards

Objectives of role:

• CNC Millers are responsible for setting up and operating CNC milling machines to create components with tight tolerances and precise specifications. The primary objective is to achieve accurate and repeatable machining processes to ensure the quality and integrity of the parts.

Benefits of working at Nasmyth:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Free on site parking