CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment; Wickford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer to join a skilled team. This role involves programming and operating Mazak CNC lathes to produce low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts with exacting standards. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a similar environment and be confident in interpreting technical drawings. The role offers a permanent position with competitive benefits including a company pension scheme and overtime pay.

Benefits

21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Ability to work from complex technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Confident in setting, adjusting/programming offsets and basic inspection.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol and ideally also Fanuc control systems.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes using Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
• Machine low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts from a range of exotic materials.
• Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and stringent quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming Mazak lathes

Interpreting technical drawings

Setting and operating CNC machines

Basic inspection

Education

Apprentice trained background

Experience in aerospace machining

Tools

Mazak controls

Fanuc controls

Mazak Integrex machines

Job description

CNC Turner - Programmer/Setter/Operator - Mazak experience an advantage. Small batch aerospace parts.

Company Overview

This is working for an established aerospace precision engineering company supplying high quality, turnkey solutions to leading OEMs and tiered suppliers. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they specialise in low-volume, bespoke components manufactured to exacting standards.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer to join our skilled team, producing low-volume batch work where each component is unique. You will be responsible for programming (online) setting, proving out and operating CNC lathes to ensure complex aerospace parts are produced accurately, efficiently and to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes using Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
• Machine low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts from a range of exotic materials.
• Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and stringent quality standards.
• Carry out basic inspection to verify component conformity.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Ability to work from complex technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Confident in setting, adjusting/programming offsets and basic inspection.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol and ideally also Fanuc control systems.
• Experience with live tooling is highly desirable (training can be provided).
• Aerospace machining experience is preferred.
• Apprentice-trained background would be an advantage.
• Experience with Mazak Integrex machines is a distinct advantage.
• Methodical, detail-oriented and committed to producing work of the highest quality.

What We Offer

• Standard Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:30
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. This company is unable to offer visa sponsorship. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.