CNC Turner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business is expanding and seeking an experienced CNC Turner in Leighton Buzzard. The candidate will program and operate CNC machines, ensuring high precision and quality standards in production. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health care scheme, pension, and onsite parking.

Benefits

20 days holidays + 8 Bank Holidays

Health Care Scheme

Government Pension Scheme

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a machine shop environment.
• Expertise in threading, screw-cutting, and large components.
• Familiarity with various materials including exotic metals.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate 2-axis turning machines.
• Edit and create CNC programs with minimal supervision.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.

Skills

Programming 2-axis CNC machines

Manual Guide i software

G-code programming

Maintenance of high-quality standards

Interpretation of complex engineering drawings

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Our client, an established engineering business in Leighton Buzzard, is currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner due to expansion.

The company is known for producing high-precision, low-volume tubular and threaded components, serving a number of industries including aerospace, defence.

CNC Turner Job Overview

• Program, set, and operate 2-axis turning machines with proven expertise.
• Write new CNC programs directly at the machine with minimal supervision.
• Utilize Manual Guide i software and G-code programming.
• Edit prewritten programs and handle full machine setup, including materials, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Per form in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Produce one-off and low-to-medium volume precision parts in both hard and soft metals.
• Work with parts up to 300mm x 3m in length using provided lifting equipment (hoist training available).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Maintain high standards of quality and precision, meeting strict specifications.

CNC Turner Job Requirements

• Significant experience in a machine shop environment, programming 2-axis CNC machines.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls (experience with Combi 210i-T is advantageous).
• Expertise in Manual Guide i software and G-code programming.
• Experience with threading, screw-cutting, and TIR 4-jaw work.
• Ability to work to tolerances of 1 thou over distances up to 0.5m.
• Exposure to a range of materials, including exotic metals.
• Experience with large components and resolving associated challenges.

CNC Turner Salary & Benefits

• Salary:
  • Base: 34,000 - 36,000 per annum
  • With shift allowance (paid at time and a third): 45,000 - 48,000 per annum
• Hours
  • Day Shift: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Friday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Late Shift: Monday to Wednesday: 4:30 pm - 3:30 am / Thursday: 4:30 pm - 1:30 am
• Holidays are 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Bonus holiday over the Christmas Period
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Free Onsite Parking

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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