CNC Turners

HR GO Group; Basildon; Híbrido; GBP 25.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HR GO Group is recruiting for a CNC Turner / Setter-Operator in Basildon, Essex. A permanent role offering £18–£19 per hour, with overtime and a strong aerospace/precision engineering focus. You will set, operate and inspect Fanuc-controlled lathes, ensuring tight tolerances and quality standards.

Training and development support are available in a quality-led environment. Apply now for a stable, long-term position in a smaller aerospace precision shop.

Formación

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner / Setter-Operator in precision engineering (aerospace desirable)
• Confident understanding of Fanuc controls (setting, running, offsets; basic edits)
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent with measuring equipment and routine first-off/in-process checks
• Reliable, quality-focused approach and good attention to detail
• Current UK right to work (required)

Responsabilidades

• Set and operate a range of Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes/turning centres producing aerospace components to close tolerances
• Apply tool offsets, carry out tool changes, prove-outs and basic at-machine edits as required
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and route cards (GD&T beneficial)
• Complete inspection paperwork/records accurately and follow quality procedures
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions
• Perform basic machine care and maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices
• Support live tooling work where required (or train into it)

Conocimientos

Fanuc controls

CNC turning

First-off inspection

GD&T

Educación

Apprenticeship-trained

Herramientas

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore gauges

Live tooling

Descripción del empleo

Manufacturing and Production Basildon, Essex £18 - £19 per hour Permanent

CNC Turner / Setter-Operator (Fanuc) - Aerospace (Permanent)

Top reasons to apply

• Permanent, stable role in a smaller, friendly aerospace precision engineering business
• Varied, interesting work: different batch sizes and a wide range of metals, including exotic/harder-to-machine materials
• Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes (setter/operator role) with live tooling exposure (training available)
• Competitive pay (DOE) + overtime
• Quality-led environment with training and development support

The job (what you'll be doing)

• Set and operate a range of Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes/turning centres producing aerospace components to close tolerances
• Apply tool offsets, carry out tool changes, prove-outs and basic at-machine edits as required
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and route cards (GD&T beneficial)
• Complete inspection paperwork/records accurately and follow quality procedures
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions
• Perform basic machine care and maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices
• Support live tooling work where required (or train into it)

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner / Setter-Operator in precision engineering (aerospace desirable)
• Confident understanding of Fanuc controls (setting, running, offsets; basic edits)
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent with measuring equipment and routine first-off/in-process checks
• Reliable, quality-focused approach and good attention to detail
• Current UK right to work (required)

Desirable

• Apprenticeship-trained (or equivalent)
• Live tooling experience
• Experience machining exotic/harder materials (e.g., titanium, Inconel)
• Experience in an aerospace/regulated environment (e.g., AS9100)

Additional note

This is one of many machining roles across the region-contact us for general consideration. We aim to respond to all applications.