Vertical Turner

Optima UK INC Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at time and a half

33 days' annual leave including bank

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Referral programme

Free parking

Job summary

Optima UK INC Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join our precision engineering team. The role involves programming, setting and operating CNC machines to produce high-integrity components for automotive, aerospace and defence sectors.

You will work with nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and carbon steel, reading complex drawings and ensuring tight tolerances. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and at least three years in precision machining.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained, time-served or NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a precision machining role.
• Vertical turning or boring experience.
• Experience working to high-precision tolerances.
• Fanuc or Siemens control experience preferred.
• Experience in nuclear, power generation or aerospace industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machines.
• Proving out new programmes.
• Machining high-integrity components to precise tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting complex drawings.
• Using workshop measuring equipment.
• Carrying out periodic equipment maintenance checks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

CNC turning experience

High-precision tolerances

Reading drawings

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc control

Siemens control

Measuring equipment

Job description

CNC Turner

Pay: 17.82- 21.17 per hour, negotiable depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-12:30pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time - 39 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established precision engineering company manufacturing components for the automotive, aerospace and defence industries.

This role involves vertical turning and boring of low-volume, high-integrity components ranging from approximately 0.6 to 2.2 metres in diameter.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machines
• Proving out new programmes
• Machining high-integrity components to precise tolerances
• Working with nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and carbon steel
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings
• Using workshop measuring equipment
• Completing in-cycle deburring where required
• Following route card instructions and completing documentation accurately
• Carrying out periodic equipment maintenance checks
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment

The Candidate

• Apprenticeship trained, time-served or qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above
• A minimum of three years' experience within a precision machining role
• Previous vertical turning or boring experience
• Experience working to high-precision tolerances
• Confident working with a wide range of materials
• Fanuc or Siemens control experience is preferred
• Experience within the nuclear, power generation or aerospace industries would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Referral programme
• Free parking