CNC Turner & Programmer - Mazak & Fanuc

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Sage benefits

Company pension scheme

Overtime 1.5x hourly rate

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer for a low-volume aerospace precision engineering environment in Basildon, Essex. You will program, set, prove and operate Mazak and Fanuc controlled lathes from complex drawings to deliver high-quality components.

The role offers a varied, technically challenging workload with opportunities for development in a reputable aerospace supplier to OEMs and Tier 1s.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Turner & Programmer.
• Experience in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Able to read complex engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Mazatrol and Fanuc controls.
• Strong programming, setting and proving-out experience.
• Aerospace machining experience advantageous.
• Methodical, technically minded and quality focused.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, proving, and operating CNC lathes.
• Working independently with Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Developing machining strategies and workholding solutions.
• Producing aerospace components to tight tolerances.
• Carrying out in-process checks and ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

CNC turning

Mazak machining

Fanuc programming

Reading engineering drawings

Aerospace manufacturing

High-precision work

Tools

Mazatrol controls

Fanuc controls

Mazak machines

Job description

CNC Turner & Programmer - Mazak & Fanuc

Aerospace Precision Engineering - Low Volume / Bespoke

Basildon, Essex

Permanent Position

Working Hours:

• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday
• 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Friday

We’re partnered with an established aerospace precision engineering business supplying bespoke, high-quality components to leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced CNC Turner - Setter / Programmer to join their skilled manufacturing team.

This is a low-volume, bespoke machining environment, offering variety and technical challenge across complex aerospace components rather than repetitive production work.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for programming, setting, proving and operating CNC turning machines, working from complex engineering drawings and developing effective machining strategies to produce precision components.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Programming, setting, proving and operating CNC lathes
• Working independently with Mazak and Fanuc controls
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Developing machining strategies and workholding solutions
• Producing precision aerospace components to tight tolerances
• Carrying out inprocess checks and ensuring quality standards are met
• Working closely with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner & Programmer
• Strong experience within a highprecision, low-volume environment
• Able to work from complex engineering drawings with minimal supervision
• Experience with Mazatrol and Fanuc controls
• Strong programming, setting and provingout experience
• Aerospace machining experience highly advantageous
• Methodical, technically minded and quality focused

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary / rate - DOE
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Sage benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate
• Varied, technically challenging work
• Longterm opportunity within an established aerospace precision engineering business

If you’re an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer looking for varied, technically challenging work producing complex aerospace components, I’d be interested in hearing from you.