CNC Turner

Setting & Operating | Fanuc Controls | Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Shift Pattern: Double Days - 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, alternating weekly

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company based in Luton for an experienced CNC Turner to join their busy machine shop. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in their work and is looking to develop within a thriving production environment where quality and precision are paramount.

The successful CNC Turner / CNC Machinist will be capable of both setting and operating CNC lathes to produce high-quality machined components. Experience programming Fanuc controls is highly desirable and would be a significant advantage.

• Set and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components to tight tolerances
• Write and edit part programmes using Fanuc controls (conversational and/or G-code)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select and set appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds and cutting parameters
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
• Maintain consistent quality standards and ensure components meet customer specifications
• Perform routine machine maintenance and report any faults or tooling issues promptly
• Work efficiently within a team-based machine shop to meet production targets
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with company procedures

Essential:

• Proven CNC turning experience - setting and operating
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Competent use of precision measuring equipment
• Good understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds for turning operations
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Ability to work to production schedules in a busy machine shop environment

Desirable:

• CNC Programming experience with Fanuc controls
• Experience working across a range of materials (steel, aluminium, brass, plastics)
• Multi-axis turning or sub-spindle experience
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Double day shift pattern - no permanent nights (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, alternating weekly)
• Stable, long-established business with a strong and varied order book
• Supportive team environment within a well-equipped, busy machine shop

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