CNC Turner - Machinist

ASC Connections Ltd; Greater London; 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 is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join a precision manufacturing client in the Hemel Hempstead area. The role combines offline programming with hands-on setting and operating, taking jobs through setup and prove-out, then overseeing production to ensure components meet required dimensions and finish.

You'll have experience in offline programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, and reading engineering drawings to close tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience in offline programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Offline programming

CNC turning

Setting & operating

Reading drawings

Inspection

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualification

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)

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