CNC Turner

CNC Lathe Operator – Aerospace Precision Engineering
Location: Fareham/Gosport
Salary: Up to £21.71 p/h
Hours: Days, Lates and Earlies

Are you an experienced CNC Turner Setter/Operator with a passion for precision and quality? Join a leading aerospace engineering company where your skills will help shape the future of flight.

We're looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic manufacturing team. If you thrive in a high-precision, fast-paced environment and are confident working with Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, we want to hear from you.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes with Fanuc control systems.

• Interpret and work from complex aerospace engineering drawings and specifications.

• Machine components to tight tolerances and superior surface finishes.

• Conduct in-process inspection using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometres, verniers, bore gauges).

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and tools.

• Accurately complete production and quality documentation.

• Follow all health & safety and quality assurance procedures.

• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to meet design and customer requirements.

• Proven experience operating CNC lathes in aerospace or precision engineering settings.

• Confident trouble-shooting and editing directly at the machine.

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

• Experience with AS9100 quality standards (preferred).

• Skilled in using a range of precision measuring equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.

• NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Machining (preferred).

• Background in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S principles.

• Experience operating multi-axis turning centres or live tooling machines.

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