CNC Turner

Bolt-On Personnel Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Ely is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join their team. The role requires programming, setting, and operating CNC Lathes, primarily using Fanuc controls, with a focus on precision machining for the aerospace and defense sectors. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in CNC operations and the ability to work independently. Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus overtime and benefits are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Onsite Parking

Free tea/coffee

Excellent working conditions

State of the art equipment

Approachable and friendly management

Structured working environment

Regular overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to machine various materials to tight tolerances.
• Determined, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC Lathes autonomously.
• Ensure all processes meet safety and quality standards.
• Supervise and organize machining workflows.

Skills

Proven experience with Fanuc controls

CNC turning and machining

Ability to work independently

High proficiency in English

Tools

CNC Lathes

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Free tea/coffee
• Excellent working conditions
• State of the art equipment
• Approachable and friendly management
• Structured working environment
• Regular overtime available

Company Profile

Join an established, highly regarded and fast-growing precision engineering team. Due to continued growth, expansion and investment, we are looking for an experienced CNC Turner - Programmer/Setter/Operator to step into an essential role. With a growing client based in high technology sectors such as Aerospace, Defence,

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to join a high-performing team. You’ll work closely with others to support ongoing projects, operating and programming CNC Lathes. This is a role for a proactive CNC Machinist who can handle programming, setting, and operating of CNC machines with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC Lathes with a high degree of autonomy.
• CNC Turning work with machines ranging from Doosan, Puma and Haas lathes, including 3-axis, Driven Tooling, Sub-Spindles and Bar Feed machines all running from Fanuc controls.
• Machining various materials including defence & aerospace materials – Stainless Steel, Ali, Inconel, Nickel Alloys, Titanium etc to exacting tolerances in small to medium batch runs.
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy while producing high-quality components.
• Ensure all setups and processes meet strict safety and quality standards.
• Supervise and organise machining workflow, helping to streamline processes as needed.

About You

• Proven experience working with Fanuc controls, programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes, machining various materials to tight tolerances.
• Organised & Independent: Able to work independently, efficiently, and with minimal oversight.
• Communication: High proficiency in English is preferred.

Hours & Compensation

• Hours: 40hrs per week – Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30 & Friday, 07:00 to 15:00.
• Salary: Up to £40k per annum, plus overtime at time and a quarter when required.
• Benefits: Currently enhancing the benefits package, so there are additional perks on the horizon!

How to Apply

If you’re a skilled CNC Turner ready to jump into a growing team with a hands‑on role, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume, detailing your experience programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls.

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