CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment seeks an experienced CNC Turner to set, program and operate Mazak/Fanuc lathes for low-volume aerospace parts. You will interpret complex drawings, prove out tooling, and maintain tight tolerances in a small batch environment.

The role emphasizes online programming, offset adjustments and basic inspection, with collaboration across engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges. A strong aerospace background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume aerospace environment.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and develop machining strategies.
• Experience with Mazak/Mazatrol and Fanuc controls; live tooling is a plus.
• Apprentice-trained background is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes to produce low-volume aerospace parts.
• Program online and set offsets, verify with basic inspection.
• Interpret drawings and develop machining strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

Skills

CNC Turner experience

Reading drawings

Programming offsets

Basic inspection

Education

Apprentice-trained background

Tools

Mazak

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol

Mazak Integrex

Job description

CNC Turner - Programmer/Setter/Operator - Mazak experience an advantage. Small batch aerospace parts.

Company Overview

This is working for an established aerospace precision engineering company supplying high quality, turnkey solutions to leading OEMs and tiered suppliers. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they specialise in low-volume, bespoke components manufactured to exacting standards.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer to join our skilled team, producing low-volume batch work where each component is unique. You will be responsible for programming (online) setting, proving out and operating CNC lathes to ensure complex aerospace parts are produced accurately, efficiently and to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes using Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
• Machine low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts from a range of exotic materials.
• Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and stringent quality standards.
• Carry out basic inspection to verify component conformity.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Ability to work from complex technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Confident in setting, adjusting/programming offsets and basic inspection.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol and ideally also Fanuc control systems.
• Experience with live tooling is highly desirable (training can be provided).
• Aerospace machining experience is preferred.
• Apprentice-trained background would be an advantage.
• Experience with Mazak Integrex machines is a distinct advantage.
• Methodical, detail-oriented and committed to producing work of the highest quality.

What We Offer

• Standard Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:30
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee benefits .
• Company pension scheme.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. This company is unable to offer visa sponsorship.