CNC Turner

Location: Witham, Essex
Salary: -17.00 - -20.00 per hour, depending on experience + Overtime + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

A successful subcontract precision engineering company is looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer Setter Operator to join their modern machine shop on a permanent basis.

The company supplies high-quality precision-machined components to the Aerospace, Motorsport, Medical, Oil & Gas and Commercial Engineering sectors. This role would suit an experienced Turner, Lathe Programmer, Setter, Operator or Machinist who can programme, set and operate lathes and manufacture components to tight tolerances.

The Role

As a CNC Turner, you will programme, set and operate lathes, prove out new programmes and optimise machining cycles while producing precision components to customer specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programme, set and operate lathes and Doosan Turning Centres
• Prove out new programmes and optimise machining cycle times
• Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings
• Produce components to tight tolerances, including 20 microns
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection
• Ensure components meet customer quality standards and specifications
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient machine shop

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter, Operator or Machinist
• Must have excellent programming, setting and operating skills working on lathes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances within a precision engineering environment
• Knowledge of Doosan, Puma, Haas or similar turning centres
• Online programming knowledge preferred; training is available
• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineers are welcome
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Benefits

• -17.00 - -20.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Regular overtime available
• Performance-related bonus
• Free on-site parking
• 20 days'' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Permanent, stable position with a growing engineering company

Apply Today

If you''re an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer Setter Operator looking for a permanent role with a growing precision engineering business, this is an excellent opportunity to work across varied, high-quality turning projects.

Apply via the link today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information.

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.