CNC Turner

Precision Machining Company; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Training plan

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A precision manufacturing firm in Brighouse seeks an experienced CNC Turner to set and operate CNC lathes, ensuring quality through first-off inspections and dimensional checks. Candidates should have proven CNC turning experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls, and a methodical approach to production tasks. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including a company pension and training plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning within a production environment.
• Capable of carrying out first-off inspection and dimensional checks.
• Understanding of cutting tools, materials, feeds, and speeds.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes for components.
• Load programs, adjust offsets, and verify dimensions.
• Record issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Support planning to meet job priorities and due dates.
• Record issues and support root-cause analysis to reduce variability.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

Dimensional checks

Reading engineering drawings

Methodical approach

Communication skills

Lean methods (5S, SMED)

Education

Time-served machinist

Tools

Fanuc controls

Measurement tools

Verniers

Height gauges

Job description

The CNC Turner will set and operate turning centres to manufacture leadscrews, shafts, nuts, and other machined parts. The role requires confident use of measurement tools, first-off verification, and support for continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes (Siemens, Fanuc, Mazatrol) for small and large components.
• Load programs, adjust offsets, and verify dimensions against drawings.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Work with planning to meet job priorities and promised due dates.
• Record issues, support root-cause analysis, and suggest improvements to reduce setup times and variability.
• Maintain a safe, organised work area and follow company procedures.

Candidate profile

• Time-served machinist or equivalent experience within precision manufacturing.
• Competent with Fanuc or similar controls for turning.
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using standard measurement equipment.
• Methodical approach, good communication, and attention to detail.
• Flexible to support overtime when required to meet delivery commitments.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience in CNC turning within a production environment.
• First-off inspection capability and confidence with dimensional checks.
• Understanding of cutting tools, materials, feeds, and speeds.
• Basic problem-solving and escalation when issues arise.
• Experience with large-diameter or long-bed lathes.
• Familiarity with screwcutting.
• Exposure to lean methods such as 5S and SMED.

Hours, pay, and benefits

• Hours: Full-time, standard day shift (details to be confirmed).
• Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience.
• Benefits: Company pension, holiday entitlement, training plan, overtime opportunities.

How to apply

Send a CV and a short cover note to [e-mail], including the reference HRS-CT-01. Alternatively, use the buttons above.

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