Job Description
CNC Turner
Setting & Operating | Fanuc Controls | Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Shift Pattern: Double Days - 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, alternating weekly
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company based in Luton for an experienced CNC Turner to join their busy machine shop. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in their work and is looking to develop within a thriving production environment where quality and precision are paramount.
The successful CNC Turner / CNC Machinist will be capable of both setting and operating CNC lathes to produce high-quality machined components. Experience programming Fanuc controls is highly desirable and would be a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components to tight tolerances
* Write and edit part programmes using Fanuc controls (conversational and/or G-code)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Select and set appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and cutting parameters
* Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
* Maintain consistent quality standards and ensure components meet customer specifications
* Perform routine machine maintenance and report any faults or tooling issues promptly
* Work efficiently within a team-based machine shop to meet production targets
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with company procedures
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
* Proven CNC turning experience - setting and operating
* Ability to work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Competent use of precision measuring equipment
* Good understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds for turning operations
* High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* Ability to work to production schedules in a busy machine shop environment
Desirable:
* CNC Programming experience with Fanuc controls
* Experience working across a range of materials (steel, aluminium, brass, plastics)
* Multi-axis turning or sub-spindle experience
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Double day shift pattern - no permanent nights (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, alternating weekly)
* Stable, long-established business with a strong and varied order book
* Supportive team environment within a well-equipped, busy machine shop
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