CNC Turner

TN United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled CNC Turner to join their team in Thetford. This full-time, permanent role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes and mills, ensuring the production of high-quality precision components from various materials. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment that values expertise and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CNC turning, preferably in automotive.
• Apprentice trained with HNC or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and mills.
• Produce precision components per engineering drawings.

Skills

CNC Programming

Fanuc Programming

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

CAD/CAM Systems

Job description

Job Title: CNC Turner

Location: Thetford

Hourly rate dependant on experience

Type: Full time, permanent

Shift: Day shift

Job Description

Our well-established client is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to program, set, and operate CNC lathes and, if necessary, CNC mills using Fanuc and Fanuc-based programming (DMG Mori, Hardinge, and Haas).

You will be responsible for producing precision components according to engineering drawings, ensuring all tolerances are met. Materials include Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Plastics.

Additional responsibilities include writing programs, setting up machines, verifying first-offs before quality control inspection, and running machines to produce components. You will also plan and coordinate tooling purchases and ensure gauges are available if required.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar production environment, ideally in the automotive sector.
• Apprentice trained with a HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work at pace, multitask, and prioritize workloads.
• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone/email.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems is advantageous.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, totaling 42.5 hours per week. The first 40 hours are at the standard rate, with 2.5 hours paid at time and a half.