CNC Turner

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment are seeking a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering group in a new Nuneaton facility. Role covers Programmer/Setter/Operator on CNC lathes with driven tooling, using Siemens controls, for high-value components in defence and aerospace sectors.

The position is permanent, 39 hours weekly with overtime paid at time-and-a-half. Hourly rate £19-20 depending on experience and capability, with excellent opportunities in a growing UK engineering group.

Qualifications

• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with driven tooling.
• Good working knowledge of Siemens controls.
• Proven ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Practical, quality-focused approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating a range CNC lathes with driven tooling
• Programming at the machine using Siemens controls
• Machining complex and high-value components
• Producing one-off and low-volume precision-engineered parts
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies
• Carrying out in-process inspection and maintaining high quality standards
• Working closely with engineering and production colleagues to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
• Working to tight deadlines

Skills

CNC turning

Siemens controls

Engineering drawings

Programming & setting & operating

Tools

CNC lathe tooling

Job description

Contek Recruitment are currently working exclusively with a precision engineering group, who are expanding and opening up a brand new facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

They are looking for a CNC Turner to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The company are a quality-focused precision engineering/manufacturing and sub-contract machining company specializing in defence project work and the design and manufacture of superior quality work-holding solutions.

They predominantly supply the nuclear, aerospace and defence, medical, machine tool, automotive, and power generation sectors. The customer base includes blue-chip organisations such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, Siemens, and Toyota to name only a few.

They have capabilities for a range of services, including:

• CNC milling and CNC turning.
• Wire erosion (EDM machining)
• Universal, surface, and jig grinding.
• Precision assembly.
• Vibratory finishing.
• 3D printing.
• CMM Inspection.

JOB ROLE:

CNC Turner (Programmer/Setter/Operator)

JOB TYPE:

Permanent.

WORKING HOURS:

39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (7:15am 4:15pm) and Friday (7:15am 12:30pm)

OVERTIME:

Overtime is consistently available and is paid and time-and-a-half.

HOURLY RATE:

£19-20 per hour (Dependent on experience)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming, setting and operating a range CNC lathes with driven tooling.
• Programming at the machine using Siemens controls.
• Machining complex and high-value components
• Producing one-off and low-volume precision-engineered parts
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and machining strategies
• Carrying out in-process inspection and maintaining high quality standards
• Working closely with engineering and production colleagues to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
• Working to tight deadlines

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with driven tooling.
• Good working knowledge of Siemens controls
• Proven experience machining complex components
• The ability to work confidently and independently
• A strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and inspection methods
• A practical, quality-focused approach to problem-solving

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing UK engineering group working on technically challenging projects across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and advanced manufacturing sectors