CNC Turner

HR GO Driving; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Kings Langley seeks a Senior CNC Turner. The ideal candidate has significant experience in CNC machining, with a focus on high-quality standards and precision work. Responsibilities include programming and operating CNC machines, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring product quality. This permanent role offers opportunities for overtime and requires the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Premium rate overtime

Permanent position

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a CNC Turner position.
• Expertise in offline programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes.
• Experience with precision CNC machined components for high-precision industries.

Responsibilities

• Offline programming and operating CNC turning machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Conducting initial inspection checks.

Skills

Offline programming

CNC turning

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering

Apprentice-trained

Job description

Overview

Senior CNC Turner - Interesting and challenging senior CNC turning opportunity in this brilliant sub-contract precision engineering company. As a programmer setter operator, you will work on complex parts for a range of high precision industries. Typically programming offline using HyperMill's turning module (cross training available) you will be working at the very top of the industry machining the hardest and toughest materials to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Offline programming, setting, and operating CNC turning machines to produce precision components.
• Working with diverse materials while ensuring adherence to tight tolerances and maintaining high-quality standards at each stage of production.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to manufacture components according to exact specifications.
• Optimising machine performance to reduce downtime by defining machine datums, proving out new jobs, and adjusting machine offsets.
• Conducting initial inspection checks to uphold machining tolerances and collaborating with inspectors to ensure compliance with drawing specifications.
• Managing material control and identification in coordination with team leaders to streamline workflows.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in a CNC Turner position.
• Expertise in offline programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes.
• Proven experience in producing precision CNC machined components for high-precision industries, especially working with materials like Inconel, titanium, and stainless steel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve production issues effectively.
• A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.

Education

• Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• Apprentice-trained (Preferred)

Premium rate overtime is readily available with this role.

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.