CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: On-site
Hours: Full-time Mon - Friday (8am-5pm)
A specialist engineering business is looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator to join its highly skilled workshop team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who enjoys varied, technically challenging work and takes pride in producing high-quality precision components.
The Role
- You will be responsible for the complete machining process, from programming and setting through to operation and inspection.
- Working with a 3-axis CNC lathe with live tooling, you will produce one-off and small-batch components to demanding specifications and tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, set and operate 3-axis CNC lathes with live tooling.
- Programme both online and offline using FANUC controls.
- Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
- Select tooling, work holding, speeds and feeds.
- Set tools, offsets and work coordinates.
- Produce components to tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
- Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment.
- Make programme and tooling adjustments where required.
- Work with a range of engineering materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and machine/tooling care.
- Work closely with engineers and workshop colleagues to resolve manufacturing challenges.
About You
- The successful candidate will have proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter and Operator, with a strong understanding of CNC turning and precision machining.
Essential
- Proven CNC turning experience.
- Experience with 3-axis lathes incorporating live tooling.
- Strong online and offline FANUC programming experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working to tight engineering tolerances.
- Strong knowledge of tooling, cutting speeds and feeds.
- Competent with precision measuring equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable
- SolidWorks experience.
- CAMWorks or Fusion experience.
- Background in automotive, motorsport, aerospace or specialist engineering.
- Experience in low-volume, high-value manufacturing.
- Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme