Job Title:
Location: Cupar, Fife
Pay: £19-£22p/h DOE
Working hours: Dayshift / backshift rotation (2 weeks) - uplift applied for backshift weeks (time and 8th e.g. if on £19p/h the uplift will take you to £21.37p/h)
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art facility, the company invests heavily in advanced machining technology including Matsuura CNC machining centres, DMG Mori lathes, Star sliding heads, and industry-leading CAD/CAM and inspection systems. Accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards, the company prides itself on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Role
This is a full-time, on-site position for a CNC Turner based in Cupar, Fife. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC turning machines, carrying out quality inspections, and ensuring production runs efficiently and accurately.
Key responsibilities include:
Setting up and operating CNC turning machines
Programming and editing machines using Celos conversational controls
Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Performing quality checks and inspections throughout production
Maintaining machinery and tooling for optimum performance
Troubleshooting machining and production issues
Working collaboratively within the production team while maintaining high safety standards
Requirements:
Proven experience in CNC turning
Ability to set, programme, and operate CNC machines independently
Experience using modern CAD/CAM software
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and precision machining
Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality control processes
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to workplace safety and equipment care
Desirable
Experience within aerospace, medical, or precision engineering industries
Relevant engineering or CNC machining qualifications/certifications
** please note all applicants will be expected to provide a minimum of 1 reference from previous employment doing the same job or similar to be considered **
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