CNC Turner - Fanuc

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Warminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

The CNC Turner position in Warminster, Wiltshire, is a hands-on role requiring programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls to produce precision components. You will work on modern twin-spindle machinery and apply both online and offline programming techniques to meet exact customer specifications.

We value at least 3 years of CNC machining experience; aerospace exposure is welcome but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' CNC machining experience.
• Proven ability to programme, set and operate CNC lathes.
• Experience using Fanuc controls is highly desirable.
• CAD/CAM programming experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Experience machining a variety of engineering materials.
• Ability to manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Experience creating new CNC programmes from engineering drawings.
• Jig and fixture manufacturing experience desirable.
• Good understanding of quality standards within a precision engineering environment.
• Aerospace machining experience advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Reliable, self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Produce accurate, high-quality components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Create new CNC programmes from customer drawings.
• Plan production methods, selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures and machining strategies.
• Carry out online and offline programming using Fanuc controls.
• Make offsets and minor programme adjustments to maintain component quality and optimise production.
• Programme and set machines to achieve efficient cycle times and maximise productivity.
• Manufacture and modify jigs and fixtures where required.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Machine a variety of metals to tight tolerances.
• Inspect and measure components throughout production to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Work to production schedules and agreed deadlines.
• Operate manual workshop machinery when required.
• Adhere to AS9100 quality procedures and company manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of the engineering team.

Skills

CNC machining

Program/Set/Operate CNC lathes

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Tools

Fanuc controls

CAD/CAM

Job description

Position: CNC Turner

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Salary: Up to £42,000 - Dependent on Experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established precision engineering company based in Warminster. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team of approximately 15 employees, manufacturing high-precision components for a diverse range of industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, producing high-quality precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications. The role offers the opportunity to work with modern twin-spindle, Y-axis machinery and utilise both online and offline programming techniques.

Experience within aerospace manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Overview

• Programme, set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision-engineered components
• Produce accurate, high-quality components to engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Create new CNC programmes from customer drawings
• Plan production methods, selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures and machining strategies
• Carry out online and offline programming using Fanuc controls
• Make offsets and minor programme adjustments to maintain component quality and optimise production
• Programme and set machines to achieve efficient cycle times and maximise productivity
• Manufacture and modify jigs and fixtures where required
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Machine a variety of metals to tight tolerances
• Inspect and measure components throughout production to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Work to production schedules and agreed deadlines
• Operate manual workshop machinery when required
• Adhere to AS9100 quality procedures and company manufacturing standards
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Work effectively both independently and as part of the engineering team

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' CNC machining experience
• Proven ability to programme, set and operate CNC lathes
• Experience using Fanuc controls is highly desirable
• CAD/CAM programming experience would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
• Experience machining a variety of engineering materials
• Ability to manufacture components to tight tolerances
• Experience creating new CNC programmes from engineering drawings
• Jig and fixture manufacturing experience desirable
• Good understanding of quality standards within a precision engineering environment
• Aerospace machining experience advantageous but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Reliable, self-motivated and capable of working independently

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:45

Friday: 07:30 - 12:30

Overtime

• Monday to Thursday overtime paid at Time & One Third (1.33x)
• Friday afternoon and Saturday overtime paid at Time & One Half (1.5x)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £42,000, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering business with modern CNC equipment
• Supportive, close-knit engineering team
• Long-term career progression opportunities