Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for your next opportunity?
Our client, a leading precision engineering manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries, is looking for an exceptional CNC Turning Operator to join their growing Manufacturing Department. With a strong and expanding order book, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist to join an established team producing high-precision components.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience setting and operating CNC turning machines, including Mill-Turn machines, and machining high-precision metal components such as stainless steel, nickel and titanium. Aerospace experience is advantageous, and knowledge of Heidenhain controls is highly desirable. Candidates with experience using other controls, including Fanuc, will also be considered if they meet the essential requirements.
CNC Turning Operator
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Derby
CNC Turning Operator
Job Description
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Company Benefits
Our client, a leading precision engineering manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries, is looking for an exceptional CNC Turning Operator to join their growing Manufacturing Department. With a strong and expanding order book, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist to join an established team producing high-precision components.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience setting and operating CNC turning machines, including Mill-Turn machines, and machining high-precision metal components such as stainless steel, nickel and titanium. Aerospace experience is advantageous, and knowledge of Heidenhain controls is highly desirable. Candidates with experience using other controls, including Fanuc, will also be considered if they meet the essential requirements.
CNC Turning Operator
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Derby
CNC Turning Operator
Job Description
- Set and operate CNC turning and Mill-Turn machines to manufacture high-precision components.
- Read and interpret CNC code, engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- Set up machines using the correct work-holding equipment, tooling and machining parameters.
- Complete machining operations efficiently in line with Job Card instructions and required output levels.
- Carry out in-process inspections, maintain accurate production records and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Proven experience setting and operating CNC turning machines, with a minimum of 2-axis turning experience, alongside confidence operating Mill-Turn machines.
- Experience machining high-precision metal components within a highly regulated industry, such as aerospace, automotive or nuclear.
- Knowledge of machining materials such as stainless steel, nickel and titanium, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of CNC programming, machine set-up, tooling and machining parameters; Heidenhain controls are highly desirable, although Fanuc and other controls will be considered.
- A proactive approach to quality, safety and continuous improvement, with aerospace standards experience advantageous and ideally three or more years in a similar role.
Company Benefits
- 20 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays in the first year, increasing to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays after one year's service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Death-in-service benefit.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join an established team within a growing precision engineering business.
