CNC Operator

CNC Operator

Location: Northampton, NN6 7SL

Starting Salary: £14 - £16 per hour. Paid weekly, 1 week in arrears
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: We operate two shifts over 5 days. As a new starter, these would be your initial hours: 07.45am 16.05pm Monday to Thursday and 08.00am 14.00pm on a Friday. Late shift opportunities may be available.
Benefits: 21 Days holiday (+ bank holidays), Pension scheme and Free Parking!

Smart Turn Ltd is an ISO-9001-certified precision engineering company with over 30 years of expertise in manufacturing high-quality components for the Formula 1 and energy industries.

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce high-precision components, including valve bodies, flanges and Formula 1 fasteners, working to tight tolerances and industry-leading standards.

• Set and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and/or milling machines
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Load and run CNC programmes efficiently and accurately
• Prepare materials and machine setups
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Conduct in-process inspection and complete quality documentation
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify output
• Maintain high standards of health & safety compliance
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and quality teams
• Adapt to varying production needs and tasks

• Experience operating or setting CNC machines (lathes and/or milling)
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand machining processes
• Basic knowledge of G-code and M-code programming
• Understanding of measurement tools and quality standards
• Experience working with engineering materials (e.g. alloys, ferrous metals)
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds desirable)