CNC Turner Programmer

Response Personnel Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Response Personnel Ltd seeks an experienced CNC Fixed Head Turner Programmer in Harlow. This role involves programming and operating CNC Fixed Head Turning machines with Mazak Smooth controls. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering drawing skills and experience working with precision components.

The position includes day and night shift options, and offers a modern machining environment and opportunities for career progression within a stable engineering business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience programming CNC Fixed Head Lathes.
• Strong knowledge of Mazak Smooth controls.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• Experience machining exotic alloys.
• Good understanding of tolerances and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC Fixed Head Turning machines.
• Select appropriate tooling and offsets.
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment.
• Ensure consistent quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Programming CNC Fixed Head Lathes

Knowledge of Mazak Smooth controls

Ability to read engineering drawings

Self-inspection of components

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in the machining of commercial-grade and exotic materials for a range of high-specification industries including aerospace, automotive, marine, and brewery sectors. From initial consultation and design through to the finished product, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality precision components to customers across multiple industries.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Fixed Head Turner Programmer to join their expanding machining team in Harlow. This position would suit a skilled engineer with strong programming experience using Mazak Smooth controls and a background in precision machining. Both day and night shift positions are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC Fixed Head Turning machines
• Working with Mazak Smooth controls
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling and offsets
• Inspecting finished components using measuring equipment
• Ensuring consistent quality standards are maintained
• Working independently and as part of a skilled engineering team
• Supporting continuous improvement within the machining department

Requirements

• Previous experience programming CNC Fixed Head Lathes
• Strong knowledge of Mazak Smooth controls
• Ability to work from engineering drawings
• Experience machining a variety of materials including exotic alloys
• Good understanding of tolerances and quality procedures
• Ability to self-inspect components
• Aerospace or high-precision engineering experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Day and night shift options available
• Modern machining environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Stable and growing business within precision engineering