Cnc Turner

CNC Turner Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Salary: £49,000 – £56,000 per annum (negotiable, DOE) Benefits * 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus paid Christmas shutdown * Company pension scheme * Healthcare scheme * Free onsite parking * Modern, well-equipped machine shop * Long-term stability with training and progression Company Profile A well-established subcontract precision engineering business specialising in low-volume, high-quality components, including tubular and threaded parts. Supplying sectors such as aerospace, defence and oil & gas, the company is known for its technical capability, flexibility and reliability. Ongoing investment in people and machinery, combined with a loyal, long-serving workforce, makes this an excellent long-term career opportunity. Job Profile As a CNC Machinist (CNC Turner) on the late shift, you will program, set and operate 2-axis CNC lathes to produce high-precision components. This is a hands-on role requiring strong drawing interpretation skills, attention to detail and experience working to tight tolerances across a range of materials. Duties * Program, set and operate 2-axis CNC turning machines * Write and edit programs at the machine using Fanuc (G-Code / Manual Guide i) * Set tooling, materials, feeds and speeds * Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment * Produce low to medium volume components to tight tolerances * Machine a variety of metals, including larger components (hoist training provided) * Maintain high standards of quality and continuous improvement Skills & Attributes * Time-served CNC Turner / CNC Machinist * Strong experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis CNC lathes * Confident with Fanuc controls, G-code and Manual Guide i * Excellent engineering drawing and tolerance interpretation * Self-motivated, quality-focused and able to work independently * Experience machining a range of metals Education / Certificates * Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience preferred Hours of Work * Monday to Wednesday: 16:30 – 03:30 * Thursday: 16:30 – 01:30 Interested? This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to join a stable, well-invested engineering business with a strong reputation for quality. You’ll work on challenging, high-precision components in a modern environment, with long-term security and opportunities to develop your skills