CNC Turner

Job Profile for CNC Turner - MC282530

Are you passionate about precision engineering and have a solid understanding of the turning process? Can you consistently deliver to tight tolerances and high surface finishes? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established company based in Leighton Buzzard, specializing in the production of low-volume, high-quality tubular and threaded components for industries such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Defense. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced CNC Turner to join our expanding engineering team.

As a CNC Turner, you will:

• Program, set, and operate 2-axis turning machines with proven expertise.
• Write new CNC programs directly at the machine with minimal supervision.
• Utilize Manual Guide i software and G-code programming.
• Edit prewritten programs and handle full machine setup, including materials, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Produce one-off and low-to-medium volume precision parts in both hard and soft metals.
• Work with parts up to ¢300mm x 3m in length using provided lifting equipment (hoist training available).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Maintain high standards of quality and precision, meeting strict specifications.

• Significant experience in a machine shop environment, programming 2-axis CNC machines.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls (experience with Combi 210i-T is a bonus).
• Expertise in Manual Guide i software and G-code programming.
• Experience with threading, screw-cutting, and TIR 4-jaw work.
• Ability to work to tolerances of 1 thou over distances up to 0.5m.
• Exposure to a range of materials, including exotic metals.
• Experience with large components and resolving associated challenges.

To ensure this role is a great fit, please consider the following:

How many years of experience do you have in CNC turning?

Can you confidently program jobs from scratch using engineering drawings?

Are you comfortable working independently with minimal supervision?

Have you worked with Fanuc Combi 210i-T controls or Manual Guide i software?

What experience do you have with exotic materials and surface finish requirements?

Are you confident working with large components and using lifting equipment?

• Salary depending on experience, range £32k-£38k per annum (late shift will have a premium of time plus a third) = £42k-£50k
• The position is full-time and permanent, and an immediate start is available.
• Day Shift Hours are Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm.
• Late Shift Hours are Monday - Wednesday 4.30pm - 3.30am, Thursday 4.30pm - 1.30am.
• Holidays are 28 including Bank Holidays + extra bonus holiday days over the Christmas Period, to ensure a full shutdown.
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Free Onsite Parking

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.