Craftsman Tools Ltd
Turner (CNC Machinist)
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Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Reporting to: Cell Manager / Manufacturing Manager
Purpose
To machine precision components on lathes to drawing, producing quality parts efficiently and safely.
Key responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC (depending on capability).
- CNC programming experience or willingness to learn.
- Select tooling and workholding, set offsets, and prove programmes where required.
- Achieve tolerance and surface finish requirements in line with specification.
- Carry out first-off and in-process inspection and record results as required.
- Complete job paperwork and maintain traceability via travellers / job packs.
- Raise and support resolution of non-conformances and rework actions.
- Maintain machine condition through routine checks and good housekeeping.
- Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Essential experience and skills
- Turning experience within precision engineering.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Good understanding of tooling, workholding, and cutting parameters.
- Strong focus on right-first-time output and safe working.
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Desirable
- Experience machining a range of materials, including steels and aluminium alloys.
- Confidence supporting programme prove-out and optimisation.
Please note that this is a shift-based role, alternating between Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm and Monday to Thursday 2pm until 12am.
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