CNC Turner

SALCEY PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcey Precision Engineering Ltd in Northampton is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to support a busy turning area machining high precision Motorsport and Aerospace parts. You will be part of a small team with a friendly, collaborative environment and challenging work.

The successful candidate will program, set and run Fanuc-based lathes, read drawings with GD&T, and set tooling for jobs. On-site role with opportunities to grow skills in a fast-paced, quality-focused company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and running Fanuc-based CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with GD&T.
• Self-sufficient in setting and running jobs with minimal supervision.
• Good time management, communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on machines and troubleshoot issues during operation.
• Input programmes independently and understand their actions.
• Read drawings and apply GD&T to production parts.
• Set tooling and jobs without assistance and monitor progress.
• Operate machines and request help for arising issues as needed.
• Measure components using manual and automatic measuring equipment.
• Complete documents according to company procedure and ISO 9001:2015.

Skills

Fanuc programming

Lathes operation

GD&T understanding

Tool setting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Tools

Hardinge GT

Job description

Location: Salcey Precision Engineering Ltd, Hartwell, Northampton

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced CNC turner to help support a busy CNC Turning production area machining high precision Motorsport and Aerospace parts. You will be part of a small company with a friendly team working on challenging interesting work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on machines and troubleshoot any issues that arise during operation
• Be able to input programmes independently and have a good understanding of what programmes are doing.
• Read technical drawings and understand GD & T.
• Set tooling / jobs without assistance.
• Operate machines and request help as and when required upon arising issues.
• Measure components using manual and automatic measuring equipment.
• To be discreet with sensitive information.
• Complete all relevant documents involved according to company procedure.
• Understand and instil our quality requirements including working to ISO 9001:2015.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have good experience of programming, setting and running Fanuc based CNC lathes.Typically, you will be running and Hardinge GT machines.Predominantly turning parts out of aluminium, stainless steel and high performance plastics.
• Understand all drawing features including GD & T.
• Be self-sufficient in the setting and running of jobs given.
• Be competent in time management and be able to ask for assistance when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements
• Computer-literate.