Cnc Turner

CNC Turner

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Salary: £49,000 £ 56,000 per annum (negotiable, DOE)

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus paid Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Modern, well-equipped machine shop
• Long-term stability with training and progression

Company Profile

A well-established subcontract precision engineering business specialising in low-volume, high-quality components, including tubular and threaded parts. Supplying sectors such as aerospace, defence and oil & gas, the company is known for its technical capability, flexibility and reliability. Ongoing investment in people and machinery, combined with a loyal, long-serving workforce, makes this an excellent long-term career opportunity.

Job Profile

As a CNC Machinist (CNC Turner) on the late shift, you will program, set and operate 2-axis CNC lathes to produce high-precision components. This is a hands-on role requiring strong drawing interpretation skills, attention to detail and experience working to tight tolerances across a range of materials.

Duties

• Program, set and operate 2-axis CNC turning machines
• Write and edit programs at the machine using Fanuc (G-Code / Manual Guide i)
• Set tooling, materials, feeds and speeds
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Produce low to medium volume components to tight tolerances
• Machine a variety of metals, including larger components (hoist training provided)
• Maintain high standards of quality and continuous improvement

Skills & Attributes

• Time-served CNC Turner / CNC Machinist
• Strong experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis CNC lathes
• Confident with Fanuc controls, G-code and Manual Guide i
• Excellent engineering drawing and tolerance interpretation
• Self-motivated, quality-focused and able to work independently
• Experience machining a range of metals

Education / Certificates

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

Hours of Work

• Monday to Wednesday: 16 30
• Thursday: 16 30

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to join a stable, well-invested engineering business with a strong reputation for quality. You ll work on challenging, high-precision components in a modern environment, with long-term security and opportunities to develop your skills.