CNC Machinist / Turner
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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 / CNC Setter Operator 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 xxuwjjq 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