CNC Turners
Job Reference: FJ-wdwkx
Manufacturing and Production
Watford, Hertfordshire
£37500 - £40000 per annum
Permanent
CNC Turner - Precision Engineering
CNC Turners required due to continued expansion at an exceptional subcontract precision engineering business. This is a great opportunity to join a company producing complex, high-precision components for industries including Formula One, aerospace and defence/military applications. You'll be working with modern equipment, strong support functions, and genuinely challenging parts machined to extremely tight tolerances.
The Role
- Set and operate CNC lathes with Fanuc controls
- Load programmes, set tooling, set/adjust offsets and prove out work
- Machine high-precision turned components across a range of metals
- Work to tight tolerances and complex geometries from detailed engineering drawings
- Complete first-off and in-process inspections to maintain quality throughout the batch
- Maintain right-first-time standards, accuracy and attention to detail
- Work closely with production, programming and quality teams to resolve issues quickly
- Keep machines and work areas clean, safe and well organised
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve cycle times and processes
What We’re Looking For
- Proven CNC turning experience
- Confident reading engineering drawings and working to fine tolerances
- Strong inspection/measurement skills and a quality-first mindset
- Team player with a proactive approach to improvement
What’s On Offer
- Work at the top end of precision engineering on complex, high-value components
- Choice of shifts: standard days or 4-night week (17:00-05:00, Mon-Thu)
- n.b. Enhanced rates for nights on top of displayed salary range
- Ongoing training and development on cutting-edge projects
- Permanent roles with salary dependent on experience and shift pattern
You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications.
CNC Turners in Watford employer: Airport Placements
Airport Placements offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth across various roles in engineering, production, and business development. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working patterns, and a strong emphasis on career advancement. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an attractive employer for those seeking to make a significant impact in their fields.
