CNC Turner & Programmer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an experienced CNC Turner & Programmer to write new CNC programs from scratch for 2-axis turning machines. The role requires strong G-code skills and the ability to set up from engineering drawings to finished components.

Fanuc controls experience is preferred but not essential; hoist training is provided and the successful candidate will work with a range of metals on parts from small to large.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis CNC turning machines.
• Strong knowledge of G-code programming and full machine set-up from drawing to finished part.
• Ability to edit and optimise existing programs.
• Understand engineering drawings, tolerances, surface finishes and in-process inspection.
• Experience producing one-off and low-to-medium-volume components in metals.
• Capable handling parts from 25 mm x 100 mm to 300 mm x 3 m; hoist training provided.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate 2-axis CNC turning machines.
• Edit and optimise existing CNC programs as needed.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain tolerances.
• Ensure quality through in-process inspection and correct tooling selection.

Skills

G-code programming

2-axis turning

Engineering drawing interpretation

Machine setup

Edits and optimisation of programs

Gauging tolerance understanding

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Job Title: CNC Turner & Programmer

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Salary: £50,654- £57,319 per annum including late-shift premium

CNC Turner & Programmer required for a well-established precision engineering company based in Leighton Buzzard. The successful candidate will need to be able to write new CNC programs from scratch with little or no supervision. Ideally Fanuc controls experience but not essential.

CNC Turner & Programmer Essential Experience

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis CNC turning machines
• Strong working knowledge of G-code programming. Confident completing the full machine set-up from engineering drawing to finished component, including material, tooling, speeds, feeds and cutting conditions.
• Able to edit and optimise existing programs where required.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, surface finishes and in-process inspection.
• Experience producing one-off and low-to-medium-volume precision components in a range of hard and soft metals.
• Confident working on parts from approximately 25 mm x 100 mm up to 300 mm x 3 m. Hoist training is provided.

CNC Turner & Programmer Remuneration

• Salary- £50,654-£57,319 per annum including late-shift premium
• Four-day week: Monday-Wednesday 4.30 pm-3.30 am; Thursday 4.30 pm-1.00 am.
• Late-shift premium paid at time plus one third.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, plus additional Christmas shutdown holiday.
• Pension scheme & healthcare scheme.