CNC Turner
Job Title: CNC Turner (2-Axis – Late Shift)
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Salary: £42,500 – £50,500 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)
Benefits:28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus additional paid holiday during Christmas shutdownCompany pension schemeHealthcare scheme covering a wide range of servicesFree on-site parkingExcellent working conditions in a modern machine shopLong-term stable employment with training and progression opportunities
Company Profile
This is a well-established subcontract precision engineering business specialising in low-volume, high-quality components, including tubular and threaded parts. Serving demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil & gas, the company has built its reputation on technical expertise, flexibility, and reliability. With a culture of continuous investment in machinery, skills, and people, and a loyal, long-serving workforce, this is an excellent place to build a long-term engineering career.
Job Profile
As a CNC Turner on the late shift, you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating 2-axis CNC lathes to produce precision components. This hands-on role requires experience working to tight tolerances, interpreting complex engineering drawings, and producing high-quality parts in a range of materials.
Duties:Program, set, and operate 2-axis CNC turning machinesWrite CNC programs longhand at the machine and edit existing programs using Fanuc controlsUse ‘Manual Guide i’ and G-Code programmingSet up tooling, materials, feeds, and speeds for production runsCarry out in-process inspections using precision measuring equipmentProduce low to medium volume parts in a variety of metals, including large components up to 300mm x 3m (with hoist training provided)Ensure parts are manufactured to tight tolerances and high surface finish requirementsContribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Skills & Attributes:Time-served CNC Turner with experience in programming, setting, and operating 2-axis lathesProficiency in Fanuc programming and editing using G-code and Manual Guide iStrong ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerancesExperience with Fanuc controls (advantageous)Hands-on, self-motivated, and quality-driven approachAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExperience producing precision parts across various metals
Education / Certificates:Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience preferred
Hours of Work:Monday to Wednesday: 16:30 – 03:30Thursday: 16:30 – 01:30
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to join a stable and expanding engineering business. With investment in advanced machinery, a supportive and long-serving team, and opportunities to work on challenging, high-precision projects, this role is ideal for machinists who take pride in producing top-quality work and want to develop within a respected engineering company.
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