CNC Turner

Hyde Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mazak training

Overtime opportunities

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Hyde Group are seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join our busy aerospace manufacturing site in Denton. You will set up and operate CNC lathes, work to tight tolerances and contribute to quality and delivery objectives.

Full training on Mazak machines will be provided, with opportunities to develop Mazatrol control skills and advance your career within a growing engineering business. We offer a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC turning centres.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture aerospace components.
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure tolerance compliance.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet delivery targets.

Skills

CNC turning

Machine setup

Precision measurement

Tools

Mazak machines

Mazatrol controls

Job description

Hyde Group are established industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a CNC Turner, working at our busy manufacturing site in Denton.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking to develop your skills on Mazak equipment? If you have solid CNC turning experience and a willingness to learn, we'd like to hear from you. We value machining ability, attitude and potential just as highly as direct Mazak experience. We are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Setter/Operator to join our growing team. This opportunity is ideal for skilled CNC Turners who have strong setting and operating experience and are keen to further develop their career. While experience with Mazak machines would be beneficial, it is not essential, as full support and training will be provided to help the successful candidate develop their Mazak skills. Working within a modern aerospace manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for producing high-precision components to exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision-machined aerospace and defence components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Select, change and monitor tooling to ensure efficient and accurate production.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to achieve delivery and quality objectives.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and workplace organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong CNC turning experience, including machine setup, tooling and offset adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and demanding quality requirements.
• Competent in the use of precision inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new machines, controls and manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience with Mazak CNC lathes or Mazatrol controls.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, oil & gas, medical or other high-precision manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

What we offer

• Structured training and development on Mazak machines and Mazatrol controls.
• Opportunity to work on exciting aerospace and defence projects.
• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing facilities and investment in the latest technology.
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering business.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.