CNC Turner - 2 Axis CNC Turning - Late shift

Workforce Staffing; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing firm in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an experienced CNC Turner for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in programming, setting, and operating 2 axis turning machines. Responsibilities include producing precision parts and carrying out inspections. The role offers a competitive salary range of £32k-£38k per annum, along with a late shift premium, holidays, and health care benefits. Immediate start available.

Benefits

28 days holidays including Bank Holidays

Government Pension Scheme

Health Care Scheme

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Proven time served experience in CNC turning machines.
• Ability to write new CNC programs long hand at the machine.
• Experience programming using G codes and 'Manual Guide i' software.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate 2 axis CNC turning machines.
• Carry out in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
• Produce precision parts in a range of metals.

Skills

Programming, setting and operating 2 axis turning machines

Write new CNC programs manually

Experience with 'Manual Guide i' software

G codes programming

Editing prewritten programs

In-process inspection

Producing precision parts

Interpreting engineering drawings

Experience with Fanuc controls

Manufacturing industry experience

Working with large parts

Job description

CNC Turner: 2 Axis CNC Turning – Late shift - Permanent

Salary: Depending on Experience Range £32k-£38k per annum flat rate = (£42,656k - £50,654k per annum including late shift premium rate at time plus one third).

Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking to work for a more established local manufacturing business? Do you have a passion for precision engineering, an excellent understanding of the turning process and can work to tight tolerances and surface finishes?

The client is a long-established business that specialises in the manufacture of low volume, high quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors including Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defense industries and due to continuous expansion, we are actively hiring for an experienced CNC Turner as are looking to expand our engineering team.

Experience Required

• Proven time served experience in programming, setting and operating 2 axis turning machines.
• Ability to write new CNC programs long hand at the machine with little or no supervision.
• Experience programming using ‘Manual Guide i’ software.
• Experience programming using G codes.
• Also, editing prewritten programs, the full machine setup including material, tooling, speeds, feeds.
• Carry out in-process inspection using measuring equipment.
• Producing one off, as well as low to medium volume precision parts in a range of hard and soft metals.
• Excellent working knowledge of 2 axis CNC machines, cutting speeds and feeds, geometric tolerances.
• Solid understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and standards.
• Experience of Fanuc controls would be advantageous.
• Have a strong working history within the manufacturing industry within a machine shop environment.
• Have a hands‑on, quality driven, positive, self‑motivated manner in order to be able to hit the ground running.
• Confident in working on parts up to ¢300mm x 3m in length, using lifting equipment provided is preferred as some of our work can be large. Hoist training will be provided.

Package and Benefits

• Salary depending on experience. Range £32-£38k per annum flat rate, however late shift premium is time plus a third.
• The position is full-time and permanent, and an immediate start is available.
• Hours are Monday – Wednesday 4.30pm – 3.30am, Thursday 4.30pm – 1.30am.
• Holidays are 28 days including Bank Holidays + extra bonus holiday over the Christmas Period to ensure a full shutdown.
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions

Company Profile

The company has an excellent reputation for honesty, flexibility, communication and continual investment and improvement in both skills and services. We have an excellent staff retention rate with over 50% of our team with over 10 years service.

What next?

• Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
• If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on 07799 588461 for more information or send an email to dwaitewftech.co.uk
• Immediate starts are available!