CNC Turner & CNC Miller – Setter​/Operator

Location:

Northampton

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £700 per week starting wage / £36,400 per annum

Hours:

38 hours per week + overtime when available

Pay:
Weekly or monthly

Probation: 3 months

A well-established and busy Northampton engineering business is looking to strengthen its machining team with experienced, time-served CNC Turners and CNC Millers (Setter/Operators).

These are permanent opportunities for skilled machinists who know their way around a machine, take pride in producing quality work and aren't afraid of a challenge.

The successful candidates will be working on a varied range of engineering components and materials, including 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium, Hastelloy and other specialist materials. No two days are necessarily the same!

• Setting and operating CNC Turning or Milling machinery
• Programming using Fanuc controls
• Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings
• Working with a wide range of materials, including stainless steels and specialist alloys
• Carrying out their own inspections and quality checks
• Measuring components accurately and maintaining tight tolerances
• Making adjustments to ensure components meet specification
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, time-served CNC machinist with a strong background in either turning or milling.

They’ll need:

• Proven CNC machining experience as a Turner or Miller
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Fanuc control experience
• The ability to program CNC machines
• Excellent ability to read and understand 2D engineering drawings – essential
• Experience working with materials such as 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect their own work
• A quality-focused approach and pride in their workmanship
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy engineering team

The business operates a 38-hour working week, with overtime available when required.

Candidates will work either:

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm
• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm

• £700 per week starting wage
• Permanent position
• Weekly or monthly pay options
• Overtime available
• 3-month probationary period
• Pension scheme
• Health scheme
• Stable employment with an established Northampton engineering business
• Varied and interesting machining work
• Opportunity to work with specialist materials and challenging components