At a Glance
- Tasks: Set, program, and operate CNC lathes for unique aerospace parts.
- Company: Established aerospace precision engineering company with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 21 days holiday, pension scheme, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and work on high-precision, bespoke components.
- Qualifications: Experience as a CNC Turner with knowledge of Mazak and Fanuc controls.
The predicted salary is between 21.5 - 21.5 £ per hour.
This is working for an established aerospace precision engineering company supplying high quality, turnkey solutions to leading OEMs and tiered suppliers. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they specialise in low-volume, bespoke components manufactured to exacting standards.
We are seeking an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Programmer to join our skilled team, producing low-volume batch work where each component is unique. You will be responsible for programming (online), setting, proving out and operating CNC lathes to ensure complex aerospace parts are produced accurately, efficiently and to tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities- Set, prove out and operate CNC lathes using Mazak and Fanuc controls.
- Interpret complex technical/engineering drawings to develop machining strategies.
- Machine low-volume, high-precision aerospace parts from a range of exotic materials.
- Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and stringent quality standards.
- Carry out basic inspection to verify component conformity.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a high-precision, low-volume environment.
- Ability to work from complex technical drawings with minimal supervision.
- Confident in setting, adjusting/programming offsets and basic inspection.
- Familiarity with Mazatrol and ideally also Fanuc control systems.
- Experience with live tooling is highly desirable (training can be provided).
- Aerospace machining experience is preferred.
- Apprentice-trained background would be an advantage.
- Experience with Mazak Integrex machines is a distinct advantage.
- Methodical, detail-oriented and committed to producing work of the highest quality.
- Standard Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:30
- 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Employee benefits.
- Company pension scheme.
- Overtime paid at 1.5× hourly rate.
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependent on experience. This company is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
CNC Turner in Essex employer: Hr Go
Join a leading aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon, Essex, where craftsmanship and innovation are at the forefront of our operations. We offer a supportive work culture that values employee growth, with opportunities for training and development in advanced CNC machining techniques. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and excellence in producing bespoke aerospace components.
