CNC Turner

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

WF Tech seeks a skilled CNC lathe setter/operator to join a precision machining facility supplying aerospace components. You will set, program and operate Doosan CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, machining a variety of materials at high tolerances. Expect prototype and small to medium batch work in a modern manufacturing environment.

Experience reading complex drawings and a strong eye for detail are essential. Permanent, full-time position with on-site work in Watford, Hertfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and programming CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Machining a range of materials and maintaining tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set, program, and operate Doosan CNC lathes.
• Produce precision components from engineering drawings.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Manufacture prototype and small to medium batch components.
• Edit and optimise CNC programs as required.
• Maintain high quality, accuracy and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure efficient manufacturing.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Doosan CNC lathe

Fanuc controls

Job description

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £18.00 - £22.50 per hour

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Job Overview

WF Tech is recruiting on behalf of a precision engineering company supplying high-quality machined components into the aerospace sector. Join a modern machining facility producing precision components in small to medium batch quantities.

Role

Working on Doosan CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, you will be responsible for setting, programming and operating machines to manufacture complex precision components to exacting quality standards.

You will be machining a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium, acetal, and glass‑filled nylon. The role will involve prototype and repeat batch work, requiring a high level of attention to detail and the ability to consistently achieve tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting, programming and operating Doosan CNC lathes.
• Producing precision machined components from engineering drawings.
• Carrying out first‑off inspection and in‑process quality checks.
• Manufacturing prototype and small to medium batch components.
• Editing and optimising programs where required.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and housekeeping.
• Working closely with the production team to ensure efficient manufacturing.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience setting and programming CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Experience working on Doosan machines is advantageous.
• Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Comfortable machining a range of materials, including exotic alloys.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and working to tight tolerances.
• Engineering apprenticeship preferred but not essential for candidates with proven industry experience.
• Positive attitude with excellent attention to detail and quality.

What's on Offer

• £18.00 - £22.60 per hour (depending on experience)
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• Stable, growing precision engineering business
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on high‑quality aerospace components