CNC Turner

Spooner Industries Limited; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Workplace pension

Death-in-service cover

MediCash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Free on-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Dowson Food Machinery is seeking a practical CNC Machinist for turning operations. You will set and run CNC turning machines, read engineering drawings, and inspect your own work to ensure quality within tol­erances.

Experience with Haas, Eumach or Dah Lih machines is ideal; training will be provided to develop skills in setting and programming. Monday-Thursday daytime hours with some overtime available.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained, time-served or able to demonstrate equivalent practical machining experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines safely and efficiently.
• Carry out facing, parting, boring, threading, tapping and drilling.
• Use existing programs and make minor edits when required.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Inspect finished components and maintain high quality standards.
• Keep your work area safe and organised, support stock control and meet production targets.

Skills

Read drawings

Tolerance control

Quality mindset

Safety consciousness

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Tools

CNC turning machines

Haas

Eumach

Dah Lih

Job description

CNC Machinest - Turning

About Dowson Food Machinery Established in 1982, Dowson Food Machinery designs and manufactures robust industrial bakery equipment from its Keighley facility. We supply standard and bespoke machinery to leading bakeries in the UK and overseas.

We are looking for a practical, quality-focused CNC Machinist to set and operate CNC turning machines, produce accurate components from engineering drawings and inspect your own work.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines safely and efficiently.
• Carry out facing, parting, boring, threading, tapping and drilling.
• Use existing programs and make minor edits when required.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Inspect finished components and maintain high quality standards.
• Keep your work area safe and organised, support stock control and meet production targets.

Machinery and Development

Work with Haas, Eumach and Dah Lih CNC machines. Programs are provided, with some editing required. You will receive practical training to develop your setting and programming skills.

What We Are Looking For

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained, time-served or able to demonstrate equivalent practical machining experience gained through the trade.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tolerances.
• A safe, organised and dependable approach.
• Ability to meet production timescales and take pride in quality.
• CNC turning, setting or operating experience is desirable.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.00 am–4.20 pm

Friday: 8.00 am–2.00 pm

Overtime: Available on weekdays and weekends.

What We Offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with some leave reserved for the Christmas shutdown.
• Workplace pension, Death-in-service cover and MediCash health plan for eligible healthcare costs, including dental and optical care.
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support for you and your household.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development