CNC Turner Programmer

CNC Precision; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing company in Abbots Langley is looking for an experienced CNC Turner - Setter Operator, Programmer. The role involves ensuring efficient machine operations and high-quality component production. Candidates should have a strong background in CNC lathes, with a positive mindset and attention to detail. Experience in the aerospace or similar industries and knowledge of specific controls is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of £45K - £48K with unlimited overtime at 1.5.

Qualifications

• 4 years previous experience Offline Programming, Setting and Operating.
• Experience of Turning Inconel, Titanium and Stainless to tight tolerances.
• Background producing CNC machined components for motorsport, aerospace or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines have minimal downtime and are working efficiently.
• Define machine datums and prove out new jobs.
• Edit machine offsets and maintain machining tolerances.

Skills

Good time‑keeping

Background in Subcon manufacturing

Good understanding of setting & operating CNC lathes

Positive mindset, keen to learn and improve

Understanding engineering drawings

Carrying out first off inspection checks

Acute attention to detail

Education

Level 3 B-Tech Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Apprentice Trained

Tools

Celos controls

DMG Mori machines

HyperMILL (Turning)

Job description

CNC Turner - Setter Operator, Programmer

A Precision CNC Manufacturing Company Based in Hertfordshire, covering a broad range of sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, and Robotics. We operate an F1‑level engineering facility that offers a clinical and precise working environment, utilising state‑of‑the‑art machine tools and supporting equipment.

Summary

We are seeking a hardworking, precise, and experienced CNC Turner to join our well‑established team of CNC Engineers. In return, we will give you the chance to produce a huge variety of complex components on the latest CNC machine tools with the right equipment and support to get the job done.

The Role & Responsibilities

The day‑to‑day role will be ensuring machines have minimal downtime and are working efficiently to produce high precision components to drawing specifications. This will include the following:

• Defining machine datums
• Prove out new jobs
• Editing machine offsets
• Carrying out first off inspection checks
• Maintaining machining tolerances
• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Collaborating with inspectors to ensure drawing tolerances are met
• Material control and identification
• Planning with Team Leaders to work efficiently

Key Skills

• Good time‑keeping
• Background in Subcon manufacturing
• Good understanding of setting & operating CNC lathes
• Positive mindset, keen to learn and improve
• Understanding engineering drawings
• Carrying out first off inspection checks
• Acute attention to detail
• Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings

Experience

4 Years previous experience Offline Programming, Setting and Operating

• Ideally experience using Celos controls, DMG Mori machines and HyperMILL (Turning)
• Background producing CNC machined components for motorsport, aerospace or similar industries requiring high standards
• Experience of Turning Inconel, Titanium and Stainless to tight tolerances

Education

• Level 3 B-Tech Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 (Preferred)
• Apprentice Trained (Preferred)

Turning - Programmer, Setter Operator

• Looking for a Superstar!
• 5+ years' experience min
• Someone driven, clever and forward thinking
• Someone that wants to know about the latest technology and use it

Salary £45K - £48K+ Unlimited OT at 1.5