Senior CNC Turner Programmer

WLD Recruitment; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WLD Recruitment is recruiting a Senior CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter to join an established aerospace precision engineering company in Southall, West London. The role offers a four-day week, with a strong earning potential and opportunities to work on advanced multi-axis turning equipment.

You will programme, set and operate Fanuc controlled lathes, using Edgecam for offline programming, and take ownership of complex aerospace components from drawing through to finished parts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as CNC Turner, Programmer or Programmer/Setter in precision engineering.
• Strong programming knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.
• Experience with Edgecam offline programming.
• Proven experience working with multi-axis lathes.
• Experience with driven tooling, Y-axis machining and sub-spindles is advantageous.
• Ability to programme, set and prove out complex components independently.
• Excellent understanding of cutting tools, machining techniques and drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances in aerospace or high-precision sectors.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes.
• Producing complex, high-precision aerospace components.
• Programming using Fanuc controls and Edgecam CAD/CAM software.
• Working with Y-axis, C-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle configurations.
• Creating and optimising CNC programmes, machining strategies and tooling selections.
• Setting up new jobs from engineering drawings through to finished components.
• Working to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and adjustments where required.
• Improving machining efficiency, cycle times and production processes.
• Working independently on technically challenging components.

Skills

CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter

Fanuc controls

Multi-axis turning

Driven tooling & sub-spindle

Y-axis/C-axis machining

Edgecam offline programming

Tools

Edgecam

Job description

Senior CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter - 4-Day Week

Location: Southall, West London

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum (£22-£29 per hour)

OTE: £70,000-£80,000 with overtime

Hours: Monday-Thursday, Permanent Days

Overtime: Unlimited Overtime Available

Job Type: Permanent

Senior CNC Turner / Programmer - Aerospace Precision Engineering

WLD Recruitment is currently recruiting for a highly skilled CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter to join an established precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of complex, high-tolerance components for the aerospace industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking to work with advanced multi-axis turning equipment, take ownership of complex machining projects and benefit from a four-day working week with excellent earning potential.

The company operates an impressive range of Doosan CNC lathes, including multi-axis, Y-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle machinery, alongside Edgecam offline programming software.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes.
• Producing complex, high-precision components for aerospace applications.
• Programming using Fanuc controls and Edgecam CAD/CAM software.
• Working with Y-axis, C-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle configurations.
• Creating and optimising CNC programmes, machining strategies and tooling selections.
• Setting up new jobs from engineering drawings through to finished components.
• Working to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and making adjustments where required.
• Improving machining efficiency, cycle times and production processes.
• Working independently on technically challenging components.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer or Programmer/Setter within precision engineering.
• Strong programming knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.
• Experience with Edgecam offline programming.
• Proven experience working with multi-axis CNC lathes.
• Experience with driven tooling, Y-axis machining and sub-spindles would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to programme, set and prove out complex components independently.
• Excellent understanding of cutting tools, machining techniques and engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances within aerospace or another high-precision engineering sector.
• A confident, technically capable machinist who can take ownership of complex jobs with minimal supervision.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000-£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• £22-£29 per hour basic rate.
• £70,000-£80,000 potential annual earnings with overtime.
• Unlimited overtime opportunities.
• 4-day working week - Monday to Thursday.
• Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off as standard.
• Permanent day shift.
• Opportunity to work with advanced multi-axis CNC turning machinery.
• Established aerospace precision engineering environment.