CNC Machine Operator

Tulkas Design; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulkas Design, based in Istanbul, seeks a hands-on CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC milling and turning on our aerospace and marine-grade components. You will work from technical drawings and GD&T to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

The role requires reading drawings, selecting tooling, and maintaining equipment with a strong focus on precision. Join a team delivering innovative composite vessels and structures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC mills or lathes.
• Ability to read technical drawings and GD&T basics.
• Attention to precision and dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC milling/turning operations from technical drawings.
• Select tooling and cutting parameters for aluminum and composite tooling.
• Inspect finished parts against dimensional tolerances.
• Maintain machines and perform routine calibration checks.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T basics

Reading technical drawings

Precision and dimensional accuracy

Inspection and metrology

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering · Sancaktepe / Istanbul

Machine molds, tooling, and metal components used across Tulkas's composite manufacturing lines.

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC milling/turning operations from technical drawings
• Select tooling and cutting parameters for aluminum and composite tooling
• Inspect finished parts against dimensional tolerances
• Maintain machines and perform routine calibration checks

Requirements

• Experience operating CNC mills or lathes
• Ability to read technical drawings and GD&T basics
• Attention to precision and dimensional accuracy

Nice to Have

• CAM software experience (Fusion 360, Mastercam, or similar)

Come work alongside some of the best experts and leaders in technology and marine industries. We're a diverse bunch of optimistic thinkers and doers, all committed to building composite vessels and structures that will shape the future of transport. If you are curious, driven, and love to see the impact of your work in real life, then join us today!

About Tulkas

Tulkas Engineering and Technology is an Istanbul-based engineering and composite manufacturing company. We develop composite propeller and structural part solutions for UAV, defense, marine, and special machinery applications.

Founded 2018

Colleagues 20+