Cnc Turner

Glu Recruit LTD; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement and Christmas shut

On-site parking

Pension with employer contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional leave

Training and career progression

Clean, organised working environment

Job summary

Glu Recruit LTD are working with an established precision engineering business in Rotherham to recruit a CNC Turner – Setter/Operator. This role offers training and progression toward becoming a fully independent CNC Turner/Programmer.

You will gain exposure to various machining processes, materials, and CAM programming with ongoing guidance from experienced engineers. The position focuses on setting and operating CNC turning machines, with opportunities to learn SolidCAM and SolidWorks while

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and/or setting CNC turning machines in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling speeds, feeds and quality checks using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components.
• Work with HAAS lathes and develop programming knowledge.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce small to medium batches, mainly components under 100mm diameter.
• Machine aluminium and stainless steel, selecting appropriate tooling and speeds/feeds.
• Develop CAM programming skills using SolidCAM or SolidWorks and verify through quality checks.
• Carry out quality checks with precision measuring equipment and ensure tolerances are met.
• Assist experienced engineers with setups, programming and machining tasks.
• Identify and resolve machining issues and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

CNC turning

Machine setting

Reading engineering drawings

Quality measurement

CAM software

Tooling knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

HAAS CNC lathe

Doosan Lynx CNC machines

SolidCAM

SolidWorks

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

Job description

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 06:00 – 15:00, Thursday 06:00 – 14:30, Friday 06:00 – 10:00

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days total, with 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
• On-site parking
• Company pension with 4% employer matched contribution
• Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase additional holidays
• Clean, organised working environment
• Training and career progression opportunities

The Role

Glu Recruit are working with an established precision engineering business in Rotherham who are looking to recruit a CNC Turner – Setter/Operator to join their skilled engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing CNC turning experience who is looking to develop their technical skills, gain further programming experience and progress towards becoming a fully independent CNC Turner/Programmer.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to different machining processes, materials and programming techniques, with ongoing training and support to help you progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Working with HAAS CNC lathes and developing your knowledge of these machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and component specifications.
• Producing small to medium batches, predominantly components under 100mm in diameter.
• Machining a variety of materials, primarily aluminium and stainless steel.
• Developing knowledge of tooling selection, cutting speeds and feeds.
• Reading, understanding and making adjustments to CNC programmes where appropriate.
• Developing programming skills using CAM software such as SolidCAM and SolidWorks.
• Carrying out quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensuring components meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Supporting experienced engineers with complex setups, programming and machining tasks.
• Identifying and resolving machining issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Taking an active role in training and development.

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone with a good foundation in CNC turning who is enthusiastic about developing their skills and progressing their career.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience operating and/or setting CNC turning machines within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A basic understanding of CNC turning principles and machining processes.
• Some knowledge of tooling, cutting speeds and feeds.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, with support where required.
• Understanding of engineering tolerances and quality standards.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow technical instructions.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience with HAAS CNC lathes.
• Exposure to CNC programming or editing programmes.
• Knowledge of SolidCAM, SolidWorks or similar CAM software.
• Experience machining aluminium and stainless steel.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.
• Manual lathe experience.
• Experience with Doosan Lynx CNC machines.
• Exposure to mill-turn machining.
• Knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).

Training and Development

This opportunity offers a clear pathway towards becoming a fully independent CNC Turner/Programmer.

The successful candidate will receive support and guidance from experienced engineers to develop their skills in CNC programming, machine setting, CAD/CAM software, tooling, machining techniques and quality control.

The long-term aim is to enable you to independently manage machining jobs from initial programming and setup through to the finished component.

If you have some CNC turning experience and are looking for an employer that will invest in your development, this could be the ideal next step in your engineering career.