CNC Turner – Mazak / Fanuc
Lymington, Hampshire
Precision Engineering | Aerospace | Defence | Oil & Gas
Permanent | Days Shift

Our client, a leading precision engineering manufacturer based in Lymington, is currently seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join their growing manufacturing team.

Operating across highly regulated industries including aerospace, defence, oil & gas, marine, and telecommunications, the business specialises in the manufacture of complex, high-precision machined components and assemblies using state-of-the-art machining technology and advanced manufacturing processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking to work within a technically advanced environment, producing precision-engineered components to extremely tight tolerances.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operation of CNC lathes, producing small batch, high-precision components for demanding engineering sectors. This role would suit someone with strong experience operating within precision manufacturing environments and a solid background working with Mazak and/or Fanuc control systems.

  Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes
• Reading and editing CNC programs
• Producing high-precision machined components to tight tolerances
• Working from engineering drawings, stage drawings, and job cards
• Following set-up sheets and manufacturing procedures accurately
• Interpreting technical drawings and GD&T requirements
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with quality and safety standards
• Carrying out work in accordance with the company's quality systems and safe systems of work
• Working both independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team

Candidate Requirements: Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience machining large components within a high-precision manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating Mazak and/or Fanuc controls
• Experience working from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes
• Broad machining knowledge across a range of materials and applications
• Strong understanding of component handling and protection during manufacture
• Right to live and work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of modern tooling and machining techniques
• Experience programming Mazak and/or Fanuc controls
• Experience using hydraulic and manual steadies
• Aerospace, defence, oil & gas, or highly regulated manufacturing experience

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
• Security Clearance eligibility desirable

Working Hours 39 hours per week:

• Monday – Thursday: 6:45 am – 3:30 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected precision engineering business operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing across multiple critical industries.