CNC Turner Programmer

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Modern CNC technology & equipment

Social events

Job summary

WF Tech in Hertfordshire is seeking a skilled CNC Turner to set and operate turning machines on high-precision components in a modern facility. You will read complex drawings, define datums, prove out new jobs and ensure tight tolerances are met.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in precision CNC manufacturing, experience with DMG MORI and CELOS, and a strong focus on quality, detail, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Approx. 4+ years CNC machining experience in precision environments.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Capable of first-off inspection checks and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to spec.
• Define machine datums and prove out new jobs.
• Edit machine offsets and carry out first-off inspections.
• Maintain tight tolerances and interpret detailed drawings.
• Work with inspection teams to meet drawing requirements.
• Identify materials and support production planning with team leaders.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Setting CNC lathes

Reading engineering drawings

First-off inspection

Attention to detail

Methodical and precise

Timekeeping & reliability

Teamwork

Tools

DMG MORI

CELOS controls

HyperMILL Turning

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer
Location: WD4 - Kings Langely
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Days / 8am to 4pm / Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Precision Engineering / CNC Manufacturing

The Opportunity

WF Tech are currently working with an established precision CNC manufacturing business based in Hertfordshire, supplying highly technical components into sectors including aerospace, defence, motorsport and robotics.

The business operates from a highly advanced engineering facility, with a strong focus on precision, quality and technical excellence. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Machinist to their established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner who enjoys working on complex, high-precision components and wants to work with modern CNC machinery and supporting technology.

The Role

As a CNC Turner, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machinery, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently to engineering drawings and required specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines
• Defining machine datums
• Proving out new jobs
• Editing machine offsets
• Carrying out first-off inspection checks
• Maintaining tight machining tolerances
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Working closely with inspection teams to ensure drawing requirements and tolerances are achieved
• Material identification and control
• Working with Team Leaders to plan and manage production efficiently
• Supporting the team in maintaining minimal machine downtime
• Ensuring a high standard of quality across all manufactured components

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have the majority of the following:

• Previous experience within a precision / subcontract CNC manufacturing environment
• Strong experience setting and operating CNC lathes
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
• Experience carrying out first-off inspection checks
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical and precise approach to machining
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work effectively as part of an established engineering team

Technical Experience

Candidates should ideally have:

• Approximately 4 years' or more CNC machining experience
• Experience with offline programming
• Strong CNC setting and operating experience
• Experience with DMG MORI machinery would be advantageous
• Experience using CELOS controls would be advantageous
• Experience with HyperMILL ? Turning would be highly desirable
• Experience machining difficult materials such as Inconel, Titanium and Stainless Steel
• A background producing complex components to tight tolerances
• Experience within motorsport, aerospace, defence or another high-precision engineering environment would be advantageous

What the Role Offers

This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced precision engineering environment where you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex components using modern CNC machine tools and supporting equipment.

The company places a strong emphasis on quality, precision and engineering standards, making this a particularly good opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who takes pride in their work.

Benefits

In return, you'll receive:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Unlimited overtime, paid at 1.5x the standard rate
• A clean, organised and well-maintained working environment
• The opportunity to work with the latest CNC technology and equipment
• A varied workload with exciting and technically challenging projects
• The security of a strong order book and ongoing work
• Christmas and summer social events