CNC Turner Programmer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Kings Langley; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Overtime paid 1.5x

Clean, organised workshop

Modern CNC machinery

Challenging projects

Secure order book

Social events

Descripción de la vacante

WF Tech are seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join a precision engineering team in Hertfordshire. You will set and operate turning machines, interpret engineering drawings and ensure components meet tight tolerances on high-precision parts.

The role offers modern DMG MORI machines, CELOS controls and opportunities to work on complex components. You will collaborate with inspection teams to maintain quality, with overtime available and a strong order book supporting ongoing work.

Formación

• Experience in a precision CNC subcontract 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 and methodical approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a team.

Responsabilidades

• Set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Prove out new jobs and edit machine offsets.
• Carry out first-off inspection checks and read drawings.
• Ensure tolerances and drawing requirements are met.
• Work with inspection teams to verify quality.
• Plan production with Team Leaders to minimise downtime.

Conocimientos

CNC turning

Reading drawings

First-off inspection

Tolerance control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Learning mindset

Herramientas

DMG MORI

CELOS controls

HyperMILL Turning

Offline programming

Descripción del empleo

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
• Proving out new jobs
• Editing machine offsets
• Carrying out first-off inspection checks
• 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.

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