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CNC Turners

Job Reference: FJ-2y29e

Manufacturing and Production
Basildon, Essex
£18 - £19 per hour
Permanent

CNC Turner / Setter-Operator (Fanuc) - Aerospace (Permanent)

Top reasons to apply

  • Permanent, stable role in a smaller, friendly aerospace precision engineering business
  • Varied, interesting work: different batch sizes and a wide range of metals, including exotic/harder-to-machine materials
  • Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes (setter/operator role) with live tooling exposure (training available)
  • Competitive pay (DOE) + overtime
  • Quality-led environment with training and development support

The job (what you'll be doing)

  • Set and operate a range of Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes/turning centres producing aerospace components to close tolerances
  • Apply tool offsets, carry out tool changes, prove-outs and basic at-machine edits as required
  • Conduct first-off and in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and route cards (GD&T beneficial)
  • Complete inspection paperwork/records accurately and follow quality procedures
  • Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions
  • Perform basic machine care and maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices
  • Support live tooling work where required (or train into it)

Who we're looking for

Essential

  • Proven experience as a CNC Turner / Setter-Operator in precision engineering (aerospace desirable)
  • Confident understanding of Fanuc controls (setting, running, offsets; basic edits)
  • Ability to work to tight tolerances and interpret engineering drawings
  • Competent with measuring equipment and routine first-off/in-process checks
  • Reliable, quality-focused approach and good attention to detail
  • Current UK right to work (required)

Desirable

  • Apprenticeship-trained (or equivalent)
  • Live tooling experience
  • Experience machining exotic/harder materials (e.g., titanium, Inconel)
  • Experience in an aerospace/regulated environment (e.g., AS9100)

These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting British Manufacturing, we aim to respond to all applications.

Additional note

This is one of many machining roles across the region-contact us for general consideration. We aim to respond to all applications.

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