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
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Skills & Experience Required
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
What's on Offer
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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Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year