Cnc Turner

Skilled CNC Turner

Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Salary: -16.50 - -19.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 6:55am - 4:55pm

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled CNC Turner to join a busy and established precision engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery to manufacture high-quality components to customer specifications.

This role would suit an experienced machinist who is confident working from engineering drawings, maintaining tight tolerances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls.
• Follow tooling sheets and offline programming instructions.
• Download, manage and save CNC programs following successful inspection of machined parts.
• Operate manual machining equipment when required.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Change tooling and adjust offsets to maintain tolerances and drawing requirements.
• Monitor product quality and productivity throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work towards production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and minimise waste.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and continuous improvement activities.
• Report machine, quality or safety concerns to management.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and organised.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years'' experience operating CNC turning machines.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong focus on quality, productivity and health & safety.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Company pension scheme.
• 244 hours annual leave.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Health Cash Plan (following successful probation period).
• Death in Service benefit (3x annual salary).
• Free on-site parking.

If you are an experienced CNC Turner looking to join a growing engineering business that values quality, continuous improvement and employee development, we would like to hear from you.