Aerospace CNC Turner: Low-Volume Precision Programmer

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace precision engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer. In this permanent role, you'll produce low-volume, bespoke aerospace components, ensuring each part meets tight tolerances and quality standards. Responsibilities include operating and programming CNC lathes, interpreting technical drawings, and collaborating with engineers. Experience in a high-precision, low-volume environment is essential, with specific knowledge of Mazak and Fanuc systems preferred. Competitive benefits and salary based on experience are offered.

Benefits

21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Employee benefits

Company pension scheme

Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
• Ability to work from complex technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol and ideally also Fanuc control systems.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes using Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

CNC Turning

Programming (Mazak, Fanuc)

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Quality Control

Tools

Mazatrol

Mazak Integrex

Job description

A leading aerospace precision engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer. In this permanent role, you'll produce low-volume, bespoke aerospace components, ensuring each part meets tight tolerances and quality standards. Responsibilities include operating and programming CNC lathes, interpreting technical drawings, and collaborating with engineers. Experience in a high-precision, low-volume environment is essential, with specific knowledge of Mazak and Fanuc systems preferred. Competitive benefits and salary based on experience are offered.