Vertical Turner

Owen Daniels; Codnor CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Vertical Turner or Vertical Borer to programme, set and operate high-precision machines for low-volume, high-integrity components.

You will interpret engineering drawings, use a range of materials including nickel alloys and titanium, and conduct in-process inspection, ensuring tight tolerances and adherence to quality standards in a precision machining environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering.
• Experience programming, setting and operating vertical borers or turners.
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to machine various materials.
• Experience with Fanuc or Siemens controls would be advantageous.
• Experience in Aerospace, Nuclear or Power Generation industries beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate Vertical Turning/ Boring machines.
• Machine low-volume, high-integrity components to tight tolerances.
• Interpret drawings and documentation.
• Carry out in-process inspection and production paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance checks.

Skills

Vertical turning

Vertical boring

Programming

Engineering drawings

Geometric tolerances

Quality standards

Education

Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Time Served

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

Vertical Turner / Vertical Borer Ripley, Derbyshire Competitive Hourly Rates + Benefits Days | 39 Hours Per Week Fulltime, Permanent

Are you an experienced Vertical Turner or Vertical Borer looking to work on complex, high-value components within a precision engineering environment? Our client is a well-established manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries including Aerospace, Nuclear and Power Generation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their machining team with the addition of a skilled machinist who can programme, set and operate vertical turning and boring machines.

Job Description

• Programme, set and operate Vertical Turning / Boring machines
• Machine low-volume, high-integrity components to tight tolerances
• Work with a range of materials including nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steels, aluminium and carbon steels
• Prove out new programs and support continuous improvement activities
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Carry out in-process inspection using a variety of measuring equipment
• Complete route cards and production paperwork accurately
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
• Carry out routine machine maintenance checks

Qualifications & Skills

• Apprentice trained, Time Served or NVQ Level 3 qualified in Engineering
• Previous experience programming, setting and operating Vertical Borers or Vertical Turners
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
• Experience working within a precision machining environment
• Ability to machine a variety of materials and maintain high-quality standards
• Experience with Fanuc or Siemens controls would be advantageous
• Background within Aerospace, Nuclear, Power Generation or similar industries would be beneficial

Package on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £17.82 - £21.17 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5x

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Life insurance