CNC Turner

Spooner Industries Limited; Silsden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

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 in Keighley is seeking a practical CNC Machinist to set and operate CNC turning machines, read engineering drawings, and inspect components to ensure tight tolerances.

You will work with Haas, Eumach and Dah Lih machines, receive on-the-job training and contribute to production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained, time-served or equivalent practical machining experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tolerances.
• Safe, organised and dependable approach.
• Able to meet production timescales and take pride in quality.
• CNC turning, setting or operating experience desirable.

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 work area safe and organised, support stock control and meet production targets.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality-focused

Safe and organised

Meet production timescales

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Tools

Haas

Eumach

Dah Lih CNC machines

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