CNC Turner

Line Up Aviation; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established aerospace manufacturing company in Yeovil is looking for experienced CNC Turners to manufacture aerospace components. Responsibilities include setting up CNC lathes and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates should possess strong CNC turning skills, health and safety awareness, and be comfortable using measuring equipment. This role offers various shift patterns with competitive pay. Applicants must hold a UK or NATO passport.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Holiday pay of 12.07%

Opportunity for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CNC and/or manual turning.
• Confident using hand measuring equipment (Vernier, Micrometer, Thread & Plug Gauges).
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices and safety-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing aerospace parts from start to finish.
• Setting and running 2-axis CNC lathes.
• Ensuring on-time delivery of quality work.

Skills

CNC turning

Quality control

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Mazatrol/Mazak controls

Hand measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

An established aerospace manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil is seeking experienced CNC Turners to join various shift patterns on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture of aerospace components in line with manufacturing instructions, engineering specifications, and customer/regulatory requirements.

Shifts and pay

• Days: Mon-Fri. Week 1: 7am-3pm. Week 2: 3pm-midnight. £22.41 per hour (Skilled Worker) OR £23.06 per hour (indentured Skilled Worker)
• Nights: After one month training period on day shift (£18.99-£19.54/hr): Sun 10pm-7am. Mon-Thurs nights Midnight - 7am £28.49 per hour (Skilled Worker) OR £29.31 per hour (indentured Skilled Worker)
• Weekends: Fri, Sat & Sun. 7am-7pm. Friday pay: £18.99 per hour (Skilled Worker) OR £19.54 per hour (indentured Skilled Worker). Sat & Sun pay: £26.21 per hour (Skilled Worker) OR £26.97 per hour (indentured Skilled Worker)
• All pay rates attract holiday pay in addition (An extra 12.07% per hour).

We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders due to the nature of the work. Please DO NOT apply if you do not hold a UK or NATO passport.

Main responsibilities

• Centre lathe turning - manufacturing parts from start to finish to aerospace specifications
• Setting and running bespoke work on 2-axis CNC lathes
• Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including stamping to confirm quality standards
• Ensuring on-time delivery by completing work to the required quality and schedule
• Interpreting engineering drawings and following documented processes
• Working effectively within a lean manufacturing environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering Apprenticeship (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience with Mazatrol/Mazak controls preferred
• Strong knowledge of CNC and/or manual turning
• Confident using hand measuring equipment (Vernier, Micrometer, Thread & Plug Gauges)
• High standard of Health & Safety awareness
• Experience working to company processes and procedures
• Ability to work in a customer-focused environment and achieve targets
• Comfortable collaborating with Designers and Engineers
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices and safety-critical work
• PC literate
• Strong attention to Health & Safety at all times
• Team player with flexibility and initiative
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Vetting and compliance

• Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, full 5 years' referencing and a DBS check.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it is not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.