Job Description
CNC Turner
Experience on the machine. You know what good looks like. Now join an employer who does too.
£16.00 - £20.00 per hour | Permanent | Braintree, Essex
* 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Discretional overtime available at premium rates
* Full training on in-house procedures and robotic equipment
* Stable, established precision engineering environment
About the Company
Braintree Precision Components is a precision engineering business based in Braintree, Essex. Part of the wider HepcoMotion group, they manufacture a catalogue of high-quality components to exacting standards, supplying customers across a range of sectors. The CNC Turning department runs Doosan and Goodway machines on Fanuc controls, and the team takes quality seriously at every stage.
The Role
This is a CNC Turner position within the Turning department, reporting to Adam Hearn. The role exists to free up a senior team member to step into a broader position, so you will be the person who keeps output moving. Success in this role means hitting first-off approval consistently, maintaining quality through in-process inspection, and running your machine with minimal supervision.
You'll:
* Set and operate CNC fixed-head turning machines (Doosan and Goodway, Fanuc controls)
* Load and prove out programmes from the existing catalogue according to tools lists and works instructions
* Produce valid first-off components in line with drawing and quality requirements
* Conduct in-process inspection and check against drawings and specifications throughout production
* Complete all QA records accurately and on time
* Select tooling and make adjustments to maintain component quality
* Follow all site health and safety procedures
What You'll Bring
Essential:
* Proven background in CNC turning, setting, and operating
* Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
* Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls
* Self-sufficient in first-off approval and in-process quality checks
Useful, not essential:
* Familiarity with Siemens CNC controls
* Experience in a catalogue or repeat-production environment
* Background in CNC milling or grinding (skills transfer considered)
* Apprenticeship or time-served background in machining or engineering
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate up to £20 per hour DOE
* 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
* Company contribution pension
* Healthcare cashback scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Career progression opportunities
Working Arrangements
Location: Braintree, Essex | On-site
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday – 39 hours per week
How to Apply
If CNC turning is what you do and you want a stable role where your experience is valued, apply now with your CV. Not ready to apply just yet? That's fine - drop us a message or give us a call and we'll tell you more about the role before you commit.
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