CNC Turner – Programmer, Setter & Operator

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Working Hours:

• Monday – Wednesday: 7:00am – 5:30pm
• Thursday: 7:00am – 4:30pm

We are looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated machinist with experience in programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Machining components and products to engineering drawings.
• Working with XYZ CNC lathes using Siemens controls.
• Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Selecting the correct tooling and determining appropriate speeds and feeds.
• Ensuring production deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Carrying out appropriate quality checks and inspecting finished components against specifications.
• Working to tight machining tolerances.
• Managing time and machinery efficiently.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Time-served machinist or completion of a relevant CNC/Manual Machining apprenticeship.
• Formal training in CNC setting and operation.
• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Experience with XYZ lathes and Siemens controls would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of tooling, cutting speeds and feeds.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and be proactive.
• Good communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable and positive attitude.

What We Offer

• Good rate of pay, depending on experience.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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