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CNC Turner - Nights
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£37,000 - £48,000 p/a
Basildon, Essex
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CNC Turner
Basildon
Salary £37,500 + 30% Night Premium
An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled CNC Turner to join an established international manufacturer producing high-precision components for aerospace applications. This is a permanent night shift position which would suit a time-served machinist bringing turning expertise alongside milling capability. An ideal role for someone who takes pride in accurate workmanship, enjoys independent duties, and values quality-led production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture precision parts from engineering drawings against specifications.
- Set and run multi-axis turning equipment.
- Operate 3-axis or 5-axis milling machinery when required.
- Interpret technical drawings alongside written manufacturing instructions.
- Maintain tight tolerances while checking completed work.
- Use varied inspection gauges using measurement equipment.
- Complete final quality checks before release.
- Keep machinery, tooling, equipment, while surrounding areas clean and maintained.
- Follow ISO 50001, 14001, 45001 & 9001 requirements.
- Support improvements covering production, safety, health & energy efficiency.
- Take ownership of tasks while contributing positively within team activities.
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Skills Required
- Fully skilled, time-served CNC Turner holding relevant certificates.
- Practical background using CNC lathes.
- Milling experience on 3-axis or 5-axis machines.
- Strong ability to read engineering drawings and follow written instructions.
- Aerospace manufacturing exposure would be advantageous.
- Confident using precision gauges with measuring instruments.
- Computer literate plus accurate record-keeping skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, dexterity, practical ability & hand-eye coordination.
- Safe, reliable approach showing confidence to work without constant supervision.
- Normal colour vision required.
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Benefits
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30pm - 4:30am and Friday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm
- £37,500 basic salary plus 30% night shift premium
- 25 days' holiday & bank holidays
- Death-in-service cover worth twice annual salary
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you're an experienced machinist seeking stable night employment within an international engineering business, apply today.
Due to the nature of the business candidates have to be British Citizens
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