CNC Turner

Mane Contract Services; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks a skilled CNC Turner/Setter Operator to program and run CNC lathes, producing precision parts from exotic materials. The role reports to the Machine Shop Manager and involves setting tools, speeds, and feeds, plus in-process inspection to ensure tight tolerances.

Based initially at the West Byfleet machine shop for 4–6 months, then relocation to Send, Woking. Aerospace/high-precision environments preferred; PPE required in a workshop setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Turner/CNC Setter Operator.
• Strong CNC lathe setting and operating experience.
• Experience machining exotic materials and difficult alloys.
• Ability to manufacture complex components to very tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience carrying out inspection and quality checks with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components.
• Manufacture parts to tight tolerances using exotic materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Select cutting tools, speeds and feeds for processes.
• Carry out in-process inspection with precision instruments.
• Ensure components meet quality standards and document results.
• Troubleshoot issues and adjust machines as needed.
• Maintain consistent production standards and PPE compliance.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC setter operator

GD&T reading

in-process inspection

tooling speeds & feeds

reading drawings

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM familiarity

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes, producing precision components to extremely tight tolerances and working with a range of exotic and high-performance materials. The original specification includes programming responsibility, which has been removed for this contract requirement.

The position reports to the Machine Shop Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances, typically within microns.
• Machine exotic and difficult materials including Inconel, Titanium, Hastelloy, Duplex and other specialist alloys.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds.
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure manufactured components meet required quality standards.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate machine adjustments.
• Maintain accurate, consistent production standards.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.
• Work within a workshop-based precision machining environment where PPE is required.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner / CNC Setter Operator.
• Strong CNC lathe setting and operating experience.
• Experience machining exotic materials and difficult alloys.
• Ability to manufacture complex components to very tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
• Ability to confidently read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience carrying out inspection and quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Desirable

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Previous experience within aerospace, oil & gas, defence or other high-precision engineering environments.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Quality focused.
• Safety conscious.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Working Location

The position will initially be based at the West Byfleet machine shop for approximately 4-6 months, before transferring to the facility in Send, Woking.