Mansell Recruitment Group
Computer Numerical Control Programmer
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CNC Turner – Mazak Lathe Programming & Machining
My client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated CNC Turner, with strong experience in Mazak lathe programming and machining, to join their high-performance engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes to manufacture high-precision components. Working within a technically demanding and fast-paced environment, the role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Responsibilities
CNC Machining & Programming
- Programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol
- Producing precision components to tight engineering tolerances
- Selecting appropriate cutting tools, workholding and machining strategies
- Setting tooling, offsets and work coordinates accurately
- Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications
- Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection of machined components
- Using precision measuring equipment and hand tools to verify component dimensions
- Identifying and resolving machining, tooling and programming issues
- Making programme adjustments and optimisations to improve component quality and machining efficiency
- Machining a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, steel and titanium
- Supporting both one-off/R&D manufacture and small-batch production
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, machine care and workshop safety
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Background & Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol
- Strong practical experience in CNC turning and precision machining
- Proven ability to programme and modify Mazatrol programmes at the machine
- Experience working within R&D, prototype and/or small-batch production environments
- Proven ability to machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Strong experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Confident use of precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques
- Experience machining aluminium, stainless steel, steel and titanium
- Hands-on experience with manual lathes and milling machines
- Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds and cutting strategies
- Experience working within a high-performance engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, motorsport or similarly demanding environment would be advantageous
- Experience with CNC Mill/Turn machines using Mazatrol would be an advantage
- Strong mechanical understanding, with the ability to diagnose and repair precision components under time pressure
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Up to £60,000 DOE
Hours of Work - 40hrs (7am-4pm Monday- Thursday 7am-1pm Friday)
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