Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Southend-on-Sea Essex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
CNC Turner - FANUC
Precision Engineering – Sliding & Fixed Head
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Permanent Position
We’re partnered with an established precision engineering business producing high-quality machined components for a range of industrial sectors.
The business operates a modern CNC machining facility, working across sliding-head and fixed-head machinery and producing complex components to tight, micron-level tolerances.
Due to continued demand, they’re looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Setter to join their production team.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for setting, programming and operating CNC turning machinery, producing precision components accurately and efficiently within a low-to-medium volume environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Setting and operating CNC turning machines
* Programming using FANUC controls
* Working with Star and Miyano machines
* Working across slidinghead and fixed-head turning
* Selecting tooling, workholding and cutting parameters
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Producing components to tight and micronlevel tolerances
* Carrying out inprocess inspection and dimensional checks
* Identifying and resolving basic machining issues
* Working closely with the production team to meet delivery requirements
* Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a CNC Turner
* Strong CNC turning and machinesetting experience
* FANUC programming experience
* Star or Miyano machine experience – essential
* Slidinghead or fixed-head turning experience
* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience machining to tight tolerances
* Good understanding of tooling and cutting conditions
* Twinspindle experience advantageous
* Strong attention to detail and quality
* Reliable, professional and team focused
What’s On Offer
* Permanent position
* Monday–Friday working hours
* Competitive salary – DOE
* Overtime available, including weekends
* Productionbased bonus following qualifying period
* Modern CNC machinery and varied precision engineering work
* Longterm opportunity within an established engineering business
If you’re an experienced CNC Turner / Setter with Star or Miyano experience looking for a permanent opportunity in the Southend area, I’d be interested in hearing from you.
Please apply via the link and I’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion