CNC Turner (Mazak Lathe) — Precision & R&D Machining

Mansell Recruitment Group; Romsey; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled CNC Turner with Mazak Lathe expertise to join a fast-paced engineering team in the UK. You will program, set and operate Mazak CNC lathes, producing high-precision components and resolving machining issues to maintain quality standards.

The role emphasizes reading detailed drawings, selecting tools, and optimising processes. A minimum of 3 years’ Mazak experience and a proactive approach are essential for success in this demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol.
• Strong practical experience in CNC turning and precision machining.
• Proven ability to programme and modify Mazatrol programmes at the machine.
• Experience working within R&D, prototype and/or small-batch production environments.
• Proven ability to machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Confident use of precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Experience machining aluminium, stainless steel, steel and titanium.
• Hands-on experience with manual lathes and milling machines.
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds and cutting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol.
• Producing precision components to tight engineering tolerances.
• Selecting appropriate cutting tools, workholding and machining strategies.
• Setting tooling, offsets and work coordinates accurately.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection of machined components.
• Using precision measuring equipment and hand tools to verify component dimensions.
• Identifying and resolving machining, tooling and programming issues.
• Making programme adjustments and optimisations to improve component quality and machining efficiency.
• Machining a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, steel and titanium.
• Supporting both one-off/R&D manufacture and small-batch production.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, machine care and workshop safety.

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled CNC Turner with Mazak Lathe expertise to join a fast-paced engineering team in the UK. You will program, set and operate Mazak CNC lathes, producing high-precision components and resolving machining issues to maintain quality standards.

The role emphasizes reading detailed drawings, selecting tools, and optimising processes. A minimum of 3 years’ Mazak experience and a proactive approach are essential for success in this demanding environment.