CNC Turner

Kinetic plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Production bonus

Shift progression

Multi-skilled CNC skills

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced CNC Turner to join the manufacturing team. You will set and operate turning machines, read drawings, and produce precision components to tight tolerances.

There is room to learn CNC Milling, with full training and progression opportunities. The role supports shift work and aims for high quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC Turning machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Competent using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Willingness to learn CNC Milling and develop into a multi-skilled machinist.
• Work safely, accurately and efficiently within a busy engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machinery to produce high-quality precision components.
• Develop knowledge and competence in CNC milling through company training and on-the-job development.
• Work from engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Complete accurate in-process checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Carry out first-off inspections and adjust machines/tools as required.
• Ensure components meet internal quality standards and customer specs.
• Maintain production targets, efficiency, quality, 5S and health & safety standards.

Skills

CNC turning

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Inspection equipment

Multi-skilling (turning/milling)

Safety consciousness

Tools

CMM

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

CNC Turner

Permanent

Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join their manufacturing team.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to work within a high-quality engineering environment, producing precision components to exacting standards.CNC Turning experience is essential for this role. We are looking for previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery and be confident working from engineering drawings and to tight tolerances.You do not need to have previous CNC milling experience but you must be willing to learn and develop your skills across both turning and milling operations.The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of allocated machinery, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

Initial Shift Pattern

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 16:45

Pay rate: £16.46 - £18.46 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift Opportunities - Once Fully Trained

Following successful training and development, there will be opportunities to move onto enhanced shift patterns with increased pay rates.

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 19:00

17% shift allowance

Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £19.26 per hour

Night Shift

Monday to Thursday, 19:00 until 07:00

36.29% shift allowance

Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £22.43 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• CNC Turning & Milling
• Set and operate CNC turning machinery to produce high-quality precision components.
• Develop knowledge and competence in CNC milling through company training and on-the-job development.
• Work from engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Complete accurate in-process checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Carry out first-off inspections and make machine/tooling adjustments where required.
• Ensure components meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain production targets, efficiency, quality, 5S and health & safety standards.

Machine Set-Up & Production

• Liaise with Tool Preparation Operatives to ensure materials and tooling are available when required.
• Create and update CNC set-up sheets to company standards.
• Ensure machines are set up within required target times.
• Understand production requirements and work to agreed cycle times.
• Produce components within agreed cycle times.
• Dress and finish components as required.
• Ensure all components are correctly identified and fully traceable.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency and performance.

Inspection & Quality Control

• Use a range of inspection equipment including:
• • Verniers
  • Micrometers
  • PI Tape
  • CMM
  • Inspection Arms

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC Turning machinery
• Strong CNC turning experience is required; this is not primarily a milling position.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Competent using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production targets.
• Willingness to learn CNC Milling and develop into a multi-skilled machinist.
• Ability to work safely, accurately and efficiently within a busy engineering environment.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%.
• Production bonus of up to £360 every quarter.
• Opportunity to increase earnings through enhanced shift working once fully trained.
• Opportunity to develop additional CNC milling skills and become multi-skilled across turning and milling.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV will be retained to be considered against future opportunities.