CNC Turner

WR Engineering; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Long Lee seeks an experienced CNC Turner to join their precision manufacturing team. The role involves operating CNC Star Sliding Head Lathes to produce high-precision components and requires proven experience in CNC operations and the ability to read engineering drawings. This position offers great benefits including a 4-day work week and 200 hours of holiday per year.

Benefits

200 hours holiday per year

4-day work week

Yearly appraisals

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Star Sliding Head Lathes.
• Work to tight tolerances, producing high-precision components.
• Operate and set machines using Fanuc controls.

Skills

CNC Fixed or Sliding Head Lathes

Reading engineering drawings

High-precision manufacturing

Self-motivated

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Turner

We are working with a busy, successful sub‑contract engineering company that is looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join their precision manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist to work on modern machinery in a supportive environment with great benefits.

The Role

• Set and operate CNC Star Sliding Head Lathes to produce high‑precision batch components.
• Work to tight tolerances, producing quantities from 50 up to thousands of parts.
• Operate and set machines using Fanuc controls.
• Produce components from a variety of general engineering and exotic materials.
• Work on new and up‑to‑date machinery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC Fixed or Sliding Head Lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous experience in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.
• Programming experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Self‑motivated, dedicated, and able to work under own initiative.

Benefits

• 200 hours (23 days) holiday per year + statutory holidays, plus additional holiday every 3 years of service.
• 4‑day week: Monday‑Thursday, 6:30am‑5:00pm.
• Yearly appraisals and onsite parking.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for a precision CNC Turner looking to join a well‑established, busy engineering company with modern facilities and a supportive working environment.

Apply now to progress your career in precision machining!

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