CNC Turner

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled CNC Turner in Hailsham. This position involves setting and operating CNC lathes to produce high-quality components. Ideal candidates will have proven CNC experience, a relevant craft apprenticeship, and strong attention to detail. Competitive pay and benefits are offered including enhanced holiday entitlement and medical insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with CNC machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Detail-focused with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and machine programs.
• Conduct first-off inspections to ensure product quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Machine control systems

Predict and prevent machining issues

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Completion of relevant craft apprenticeship

Further education or certification in engineering/manufacturing

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled CNC Turner to join our client's thriving team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-quality, deadline-driven environment and has a strong background in CNC machining.

Benefits

• Pay rate: £Competitive
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Hailsham
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Medical insurance
• Company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture components to exact specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings and machine programs (ISO and conversational)
• Conduct first-off inspections to ensure product quality
• Adjust offsets and tool coordinates to maintain precision
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep machinery in optimal condition
• Rotate between machines when required, supporting wider production
• Ensure on-time delivery and maintain high standards throughout production

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Proven experience working with CNC machinery
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
• Familiarity with various machine control systems
• Ability to predict and prevent machining issues during production
• Detail-focused with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Comfortable working to production deadlines without compromising standards
• IT skills including basic knowledge of Windows and MS Office
• Completion of a relevant craft apprenticeship and at least 5 years' machining experience
• Further education or certification in an engineering/manufacturing field

How to Apply

If you are a confident CNC Turner looking to take the next step in your career, apply now by submitting your CV.

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