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Company Description
Optimal Manufacturing Ltd is a precision engineering company specializing in advanced machining services using 3, 4, and 5-axis technology with robotic loading capabilities. The team is experienced in working with a wide range of materials, including hardened tool steels, Inconel, carbide, aluminium, stainless steels, and duplex. Optimal Manufacturing serves customers across oil and gas, aerospace, medical, and general manufacturing industries, providing high-quality, reliable components. The company focuses on technical excellence, productivity, and meeting rigorous industry standards, offering team members exposure to diverse projects and modern manufacturing methods.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site CNC Turner role based at Optimal Manufacturing Ltd in Redditch and Alcester site. The CNC Turner will set, operate, and program CNC turning machines to produce precision components to drawing specifications and tight tolerances.
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- Daily tasks include interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tooling, setting up workholding, and performing first-off and in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
- The role involves monitoring machine performance, adjusting offsets as needed, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and collaborating with engineers, programmers, and quality teams to meet production targets.
- The CNC Turner will also help identify process improvements, support continuous improvement activities, and follow all health, safety, and quality procedures.
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Qualifications
- Strong CNC turning skills, including machine setting, operating, and basic programming or editing of CNC programs.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, and work instructions accurately.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) for quality inspection.
- Experience working with a range of metals and alloys, such as tool steels, stainless steels, aluminium, and high-temperature materials.
- Understanding of machining principles, cutting speeds and feeds, tooling selection, and safe machine operation.
- Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain high standards of workmanship under production deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and capability to work cooperatively within a production and engineering team.
- Previous experience in a precision manufacturing environment; background in aerospace, oil and gas, or similar sectors is an advantage.
- Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in machining, engineering, or manufacturing; equivalent practical experience also considered.
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