Senior CNC Turner – R&D Prototyping & Mentorship

Mane Contract Services; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Turner to set, operate and maintain high-precision CNC turning machines in an R&D oriented shop. The role involves turning and milling expertise, programming, and mentoring apprentices while delivering high-value, low-volume parts.

You will work with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens controls, write and edit G-code, optimize tooling, and participate in shop briefings to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum machining experience.
• Experience of 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Programming, set up, and running of CNC lathes.
• Edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling; prove out and operate CNC machines for R&D and production parts.
• Making work offsets, tooling and program adjustments as required.
• Working to specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
• Inspecting produced parts using measuring instruments and hand gauges; interpret CMM results.
• Supporting development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design.
• Liaising with engineering to improve machining methods; use problem solving techniques for machining issues.
• Prioritising workload to meet deliverable timelines.
• Experience of 6S and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes for R&D and production parts.
• Design machining processes and tooling; select and optimize tooling.
• Write and edit G-code; verify programs on CNC machines.
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with engineering and tooling suppliers.
• Participate in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and problem solving.

Skills

CNC turning

G-code programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CNC setup and operation

Inspection techniques

Tools

Heidenheim controls

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Turner to set, operate and maintain high-precision CNC turning machines in an R&D oriented shop. The role involves turning and milling expertise, programming, and mentoring apprentices while delivering high-value, low-volume parts.

You will work with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens controls, write and edit G-code, optimize tooling, and participate in shop briefings to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality deliverables.