CNC Turner
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Location: Northampton
Salary: £36,400 + Overtime
Permanent / Full-Time
We are working with a well-established and busy engineering business in Northampton who are looking to appoint an experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable company with consistent overtime available and a strong team environment.
Due to the location, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.
Key Responsibilities
Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls
Programming machines to produce high-quality components
Working from 2D engineering drawings to tight tolerances
Machining a range of materials including 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
Inspecting your own work to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentWorking Hours
Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:30 or 07:00 – 15:30
Friday: 06:00 – 12:00
38 hours per week
Overtime readily available, including SaturdaysThe Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a CNC Turner (setter/operator)
Strong experience working with Fanuc controls
Ability to programme, set and operate independently
Confident reading and interpreting 2D drawings
Experience working with a variety of materials
Able to inspect own work and work to tight tolerances
Reliable, team-focused and committed to qualityDesirable
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
Experience within a fast-paced machining environmentBenefits
Salary of £36,400
Overtime readily available
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with a small number of days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
Pension scheme and health scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner looking for stability, strong earning potential through overtime, and a supportive working environment
Location: Northampton
Salary: £36,400 + Overtime
Permanent / Full-Time
We are working with a well-established and busy engineering business in Northampton who are looking to appoint an experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable company with consistent overtime available and a strong team environment.
Due to the location, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.
Key Responsibilities
Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls
Programming machines to produce high-quality components
Working from 2D engineering drawings to tight tolerances
Machining a range of materials including 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
Inspecting your own work to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentWorking Hours
Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:30 or 07:00 – 15:30
Friday: 06:00 – 12:00
38 hours per week
Overtime readily available, including SaturdaysThe Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a CNC Turner (setter/operator)
Strong experience working with Fanuc controls
Ability to programme, set and operate independently
Confident reading and interpreting 2D drawings
Experience working with a variety of materials
Able to inspect own work and work to tight tolerances
Reliable, team-focused and committed to qualityDesirable
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
Experience within a fast-paced machining environmentBenefits
Salary of £36,400
Overtime readily available
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with a small number of days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
Pension scheme and health scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner looking for stability, strong earning potential through overtime, and a supportive working environment