CNC Turner

Optical Precision; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Health care

Pension scheme

Extra Christmas break

Job summary

Optical Precision is seeking an experienced CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter for day shift. The role involves programming, setting up and operating 2-axis turning machines to produce high-precision components.

The ideal candidate has proven time-served experience in CNC turning, can write programs by hand, and is proficient with G-code and Manual Guide i. Knowledge of Fanuc controls is advantageous. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Time served experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis turning machines.
• Ability to write new CNC programs by hand at the machine with minimal supervision.
• Experience programming with G codes and Manual Guide i software.
• Ability to edit existing programs and perform full machine setup including material, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Carry out in-process inspection using measuring equipment.
• Produce one-off and low to medium volume parts from various metals.
• Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and run 2-axis CNC turning machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Select tooling, speeds and feeds for each job.
• Inspect parts during production using metrology tools.
• Operate lifting equipment for large parts when required.

Skills

CNC turning

Hand-written programs

G-code programming

Manual Guide i

Setup and speeds/feeds

In-process inspection

2-axis turning

Drawings interpretation

Fanuc controls (adv)

Tools

Manual Guide i

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter – Days - Permanent

Salary: Depending on Experience range £38k-£44k per annum

CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter - Experience Required

• Proven time served experience in programming, setting and operating 2 axis turning machines.
• Ability to write new CNC programs long hand at the machine with little or no supervision.
• Experience programming using ‘Manual Guide i’ software.
• Experience programming using G codes.
• Also, editing prewritten programs, the full machine setup including material, tooling, speeds, feeds.
• Carry out in-process inspection using measuring equipment.
• Producing one off, as well as low to medium volume precision parts in a range of hard and soft metals.
• Excellent working knowledge of 2 axis CNC machines, cutting speeds and feeds, geometric tolerances.
• Solid understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and standards.
• Experience of Fanuc controls would be advantageous.
• Have a strong working history within the manufacturing industry within a machine shop environment.
• Have a hands-on, quality driven, positive, self-motivated manner in order to be able to hit the ground running.
• Confident in working on parts up to ¢300mm x 3m in length, using lifting equipment provided as some of our work can be large. Hoist training will also be provided.

CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter - Package and Benefits:

• Salary depending on experience, range £38k-£44k per annum
• The position is full-time and permanent, and an immediate start is available.
• Day Shift Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2.30pm.
• Holidays are 28 including Bank Holidays + extra bonus holiday days over the Christmas Period, to ensure a full shutdown.
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Free Onsite Parking

Company Profile:

The company has an excellent reputation for honesty, flexibility, communication and continual investment and improvement in both skills and services. We have an excellent staff retention rate with over 50% of our team with over 10 years service