CNC Turner - Machinist

ASC Connections Ltd; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Overtime paid at premium (1.5x)

Job summary

ASC Connections Ltd in Hemel Hempstead area is seeking an experienced CNC Turner. The role combines offline programming with hands-on setting and operating CNC lathes to deliver precision parts for F1, aerospace and defence sectors.

You will take jobs through setup and prove-out, oversee production, and ensure components meet required dimensions and finishes. The position suits a machinist who values accuracy and a practical, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in offline programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to close tolerances.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and adjust offline programmes for CNC turning work.
• Prepare tooling and set CNC lathes for machining.
• Run initial components and make adjustments before continuing production.
• Check finished parts against engineering drawings.
• Monitor tool wear and adjust offsets to maintain accuracy.
• Resolve machining issues and work with inspection colleagues on quality checks.
• Keep materials and work organized to support production schedules.

Skills

Offline programming

CNC turning

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

CNC Turner

Hemel Hempstead area

Days 8am-4pm Monday to Friday (£20 - £22 per hour)

OR

Nights 5pm-5am Monday to Thursday (£22-£24 per hour)

We're recruiting an experienced CNC Turner for a precision manufacturing business that provides precision engineered parts into the F1, aerospace and defence sectors.

This position combines offline programming with hands‑on setting and operating. You'll take jobs through setup and prove‑out, then oversee production to ensure components meet the required dimensions and finish.

The role would suit a machinist who enjoys technical work, takes pride in accuracy and is comfortable managing a job through its different stages.

CNC Turner Responsibilities

• Create and adjust offline programmes for CNC turning work.
• Prepare tooling and set CNC lathes ready for machining.
• Run initial components and make adjustments before continuing production.
• Check finished parts against engineering drawings.
• Monitor tool wear and adjust offsets to maintain accuracy.
• Resolve machining issues and work with inspection colleagues on quality checks.
• Keep materials and work organised to support production schedules.

CNC Turner Experience

• Experience in offline programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• A background in precision machining.
• Confidence reading engineering drawings and working to close tolerances.
• Experience inspecting your own work.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting machining problems.
• Good attention to detail and a reliable approach to work.
• A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be beneficial.

CNC Turner Package

• Circa £20-22 per hour for days or £22-£24 for nights
• Variety of shifts available
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Unlimited overtime availability paid at a premium (1.5x hourly rate)

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.