Jobs in Ballindean

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Location: Cupar, Fife

Pay: £19-£22p/h DOE

Working hours: Dayshift / backshift rotation (2 weeks) - uplift applied for backshift weeks (time and 8th e.g. if on £19p/h the uplift will take you to £21.37p/h)

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art facility, the company invests heavily in advanced machining technology including Matsuura CNC machining centres, DMG Mori lathes, Star sliding heads, and industry-leading CAD/CAM and inspection systems. Accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards, the company prides itself on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a full-time, on-site position for a CNC Turner based in Cupar, Fife. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC turning machines, carrying out quality inspections, and ensuring production runs efficiently and accurately.

Key responsibilities include:

Setting up and operating CNC turning machines

Programming and editing machines using Celos conversational controls

Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

Performing quality checks and inspections throughout production

Maintaining machinery and tooling for optimum performance

Troubleshooting machining and production issues

Working collaboratively within the production team while maintaining high safety standards

Requirements:

Proven experience in CNC turning

Ability to set, programme, and operate CNC machines independently

Experience using modern CAD/CAM software

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and precision machining

Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality control processes

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Strong commitment to workplace safety and equipment care

Desirable

Experience within aerospace, medical, or precision engineering industries

Relevant engineering or CNC machining qualifications/certifications

** please note all applicants will be expected to provide a minimum of 1 reference from previous employment doing the same job or similar to be considered **

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