CNC Turner
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About the Role
You will work within a small turning department, jointly responsible for five CNC lathes, taking each job from initial programming right through to final inspection. The role demands a high degree of skill and ownership, this isn't a button-pushing role. You'll be expected to programme, set and run your own work, produce quality components and take pride in what you make.
About the Company
Our client is a well-equipped precision engineering company, operating with a small but highly skilled team, they run an impressive array of plant including eight Haas Milling Machines, three Doosan CNC Lathes, a Haas ST-20Y mill turn lathe - with a further Doosan 2600M being added in May 2026.
The business has recently expanded into the automation sector, bringing new and exciting work through the door. With hands-on leadership from the Managing Director and a clear plan to grow both headcount and machine capacity over the coming years, this is a business with real ambition - and they want people who share it.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the full turning process from start to finish, including:
- Programming CNC lathes using Alphacam CAM software
- Setting and operating Doosan and Haas lathes
- Machining a variety of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, specialised steels and brass
- Handling batch sizes ranging from one-off prototypes to production runs of up to 400 parts
- De-burring, quality checking and final inspection of finished components
- Working both independently and collaboratively within the turning team
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong, proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes - Doosan and Haas specifically
- Proficiency in Alphacam
- Experience machining a range of metals to tight tolerances
- The ability to manage the full manufacturing process autonomously
- Experience on mill turn lathes would be a distinct advantage
- A reliable, quality-focused approach and the ability to work well in a small team
What's on Offer
- Starting salary of £37,500 PA negotiable depending on experience
- 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Discretionary additional two weeks paid leave over Christmas depending on business requirements
- Day shift only with early Friday finish - 07:30 - 16:00 Mon to Thursday, 07:30 to 13:30 Friday
- A stable, skilled working environment with genuine long-term prospects
- Opportunity to grow with a business that is actively expanding its capabilities
Interested? We'd love to hear from you.
Apply online now or get in touch with the team at Cubed Talent for a confidential conversation - 01274 599354.