CNC Turner Programmer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Overtime paid

Modern facility

Latest CNC technology

Varied workload

Team socials

Job summary

WF Tech is seeking a skilled CNC Turner Programmer for a precision manufacturing business in Hertfordshire. You will set and operate turning machines to manufacture high-precision components to engineering drawings, working as part of a dedicated engineering team.

This permanent role offers days only (8am–4pm), with a salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum DOE. You will work with modern CNC machinery and be part of a quality-focused operation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years CNC machining experience in a precision environment.
• Experience with CNC lathes and DMG MORI machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Experience with first-off inspection checks.
• Attention to detail and precise machining.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Define machine datums and edit offsets.
• Prove out new jobs and perform first-off checks.
• Read drawings and maintain tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with team leaders to plan production.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC setting

Reading drawings

First-off inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Tools

DMG MORI

CELOS

HyperMILL Turning

Offline programming

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

• 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