CNC Turner & CNC Miller – Setter/Operator

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health scheme

Weekly or monthly pay

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is recruiting for an established Northampton engineering firm seeking time-served CNC Turners and CNC Millers (Setter/Operators) to join a busy machining team.

The successful candidates will work on a varied range of components and materials, including stainless steels and specialist alloys, with a 38-hour week and overtime when required. Ongoing training and a stable employer provide long-term prospects for skilled machinists.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining experience as a Turner or Miller.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Fanuc control experience.
• The ability to program CNC machines.
• Excellent ability to read and understand 2D engineering drawings – essential
• Experience working with materials such as 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect their own work
• A quality-focused approach and pride in their workmanship
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy engineering team

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC Turning or Milling machinery.
• Programming using Fanuc controls.
• Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings.
• Working with a wide range of materials, including stainless steels and specialist alloys.
• Carrying out their own inspections and quality checks.
• Measuring components accurately and maintaining tight tolerances.
• Making adjustments to ensure components meet specification.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Reading 2D Drawings

Quality Inspection

Measuring & Tolerances

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Job description

Location: Northampton

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £700 per week starting wage / £36,400 per annum

Hours: 38 hours per week + overtime when available

Pay: Weekly or monthly

Probation: 3 months

The Opportunity

A well-established and busy Northampton engineering business is looking to strengthen its machining team with experienced, time-served CNC Turners and CNC Millers (Setter/Operators).

These are permanent opportunities for skilled machinists who know their way around a machine, take pride in producing quality work and aren't afraid of a challenge.

The successful candidates will be working on a varied range of engineering components and materials, including 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium, Hastelloy and other specialist materials. No two days are necessarily the same!

What They’ll Be Doing

• Setting and operating CNC Turning or Milling machinery
• Programming using Fanuc controls
• Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings
• Working with a wide range of materials, including stainless steels and specialist alloys
• Carrying out their own inspections and quality checks
• Measuring components accurately and maintaining tight tolerances
• Making adjustments to ensure components meet specification
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, time-served CNC machinist with a strong background in either turning or milling.

They’ll need:

• Proven CNC machining experience as a Turner or Miller
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Fanuc control experience
• The ability to program CNC machines
• Excellent ability to read and understand 2D engineering drawings – essential
• Experience working with materials such as 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect their own work
• A quality-focused approach and pride in their workmanship
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy engineering team

Hours

The business operates a 38-hour working week, with overtime available when required.

Candidates will work either:

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm
• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm

What’s on Offer?

• £700 per week starting wage
• Permanent position
• Weekly or monthly pay options
• Overtime available
• 3-month probationary period
• Pension scheme
• Health scheme
• Stable employment with an established Northampton engineering business
• Varied and interesting machining work
• Opportunity to work with specialist materials and challenging components