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Location: Rochford, Essex

Salary £30,000 to £38,500 dependent on experience

Our client is a well-established company located in Rochford, Essex and are looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join the growing team. You will be working within a high-precision aerospace environment, working on the latest CNC machines using Fanuc, Seiki and Heidenheim control. You would be reporting into the Production Manager, with potential for development into Team Lead position. This is a 4-day a week position, working hours Monday to Thursday 06.45 to 16.30; 37-hour week. Salary is £30,000 to £38,500 dependent on experience

CNC Turner Duties:

  • You will strive for efficient running of CNC Turning Machines, Lathes, Turning Mills, Bar Feeders.

  • Responsible for running and setting CNC Machines and work with machines including Doosan, Hardinge, Mori and Star.

  • To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.

  • Aerospace manufacturing, working with all material from Aluminium, stainless steels, and Inconel

  • Work collaboratively to meet production targets in a fast-paced environment.

    CNC Turner Requirements:

  • Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines with programming within a high precision manufacturing environment (desirable)

  • Set and run Fixed Head/Sliding Head CNC Turning Machines, with Fanuc and Seiki controls.

  • Strong mechanical knowledge, including familiarity with hand tools and machining processes.

  • Experience with Bar Feed Machines

  • Able to set and run Twin Spindle Twin Turret Machines(optional)

  • Able to read engineering drawings

  • Skilled in working to tight tolerances across a range of materials

  • Experience with Bar Feed Machines

  • Able to set and run Twin Spindle Twin Turret Machines (optional)

  • Proactive, dependable, and capable of working independently.

  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

    Additional Information

    Salary £30,000 to £38,500 dependent on experience

    16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and Christmas Closure

    Working hours Monday to Thursday 06.45 to 16.30; 37-hour week. Overtime Available

    Paid 20th of each month

    Additional benefits: Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance Scheme, Employee Assistance Scheme, including GP anywhere across 24 hours, Shopping Voucher Discounts

    Keywords: Turner, Turning, CNC, Lathes, Turning Mills, Bar Feeders, Precision, Manufacturing, Aerospace

    CNC Turner

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