CNC Turner, Setter & Programmer

Job role:

CNC Turner, Setter & Programmer
Salary: £35,000 - £41,000

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:30
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Interaction has partnered with a long-established and highly respected manufacturing business specializing in low-volume, high‑precision tubular and threaded components for sectors including Aerospace, Motorsport, Oil & Gas and Defence. Due to continuous growth, they are now looking to expand their Turning department with an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer who can confidently hit the ground running.

• Overtime (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working environment
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays + additional paid Christmas shutdown
• Ongoing training and development

• Produce one‑off and small‑batch precision components to tight tolerances and high surface finishes
• Program CNC lathes longhand confidently at the machine
• Set and operate Fanuc‑controlled 2‑axis lathes
• Work from detailed engineering drawings
• Carry out in‑process inspection using measuring equipment
• Work with various metals and component sizes, including parts from O25mm x 100mm up to O300mm x 3m (hoist training provided)
• Play a key role within the Turning section, ensuring quality and efficiency

• Time‑served experience as a CNC Turner / Programmer
• Strong ability to write new programs manually using Fanuc, Manual Guide i, and G‑code
• Confident producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Experience working on small batches and one‑off parts
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings
• Ability to self‑inspect to maintain consistent quality
• Positive, self‑motivated, hands‑on approach

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