Cnc Turner

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training and development support

Supportive engineering environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join its precision engineering operation. The role covers programming, setting and operating CNC lathes to manufacture high-precision components to exact specs.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers and production teams to ensure products are produced efficiently and to the highest standards. Strong attention to detail and GD&T literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC Fanuc and/or Mazak lathes.
• Write and optimise CNC programs from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up machines including tooling, fixtures and raw materials.
• Prove out new programs and ensure successful machine operation.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Work closely with engineers and machinists to resolve production challenges.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC programming

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Precision measuring equipment

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or ONC/HNC

Tools

Fusion 360

CMM equipment

QCT software

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Turner with strong Fanuc or Mazak experience looking for your next opportunity within precision engineering?

Do you enjoy programming, setting and operating CNC machinery while producing high-quality precision components?

We’re supporting a specialist manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a CNC Turner to join their operations team.

What’s the role all about?

As a CNC Turner, you’ll be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes to manufacture high-precision components to exact specifications.

This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced precision engineering environment where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC Fanuc and/or Mazak Lathes
• Write and optimise CNC programs from engineering drawings and specifications
• Set up machines including tooling, fixtures and raw materials
• Prove out new programs and ensure successful machine operation
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Work closely with engineers and machinists to resolve production challenges
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality procedures

What you’ll need

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Bring

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Experience working within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced production environment

Desirable

• Experience with Mazak machinery
• Engineering apprenticeship or ONC/HNC qualification
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• CAD/CAM software experience, ideally Fusion 360
• Experience using CMM equipment or QCT software
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards
• Exposure to continuous improvement activities

About You

You’re a hands‑on machinist who takes pride in producing high‑quality precision work.

You’ll Be

• Methodical and technically minded
• A strong problem solver
• Detail-focused and quality-driven
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and reliable

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development support
• Supportive engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on high‑precision components within a specialist manufacturing business