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Date Added: Thu 26/06/2025

CNC Turner

Reading, RG1, UK
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Company: MANE CONTRACT SERVICES

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £25 - £35/hour

We're looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Turner to join our high-performance precision manufacturing team in Reading. This role is ideal for a machinist who specialises in CNC lathes and turning centres, with a passion for quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for producing complex turned components to exacting standards, often working to tight tolerances and lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

Set, operate, and adjust CNC lathes to machine precision components

Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Load and inspect tooling, set tool offsets, and edit CNC programs at the machine

Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, gauges, CMMs)

Ensure all work meets strict quality and dimensional tolerances

Deburr and finish components as required

Work to production schedules and optimise cycle times without compromising quality

Support sub-assembly processes when necessary

Maintain clean, organised workstations and follow health & safety practices

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including lean, 5S, and kaizen

Assist in mentoring junior machinists and apprentices

What We're Looking For:

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or minimum 10 years' experience in a CNC turning role

Expert knowledge of CNC lathes (Fanuc, Mazatrol, or similar control systems)

Solid understanding of metal cutting principles and machining best practices

Strong ability to work from complex engineering drawings

Self-sufficient, accurate, and methodical work ethic

Able to identify drawing or material issues and escalate appropriately

Commitment to lean manufacturing and a right-first-time approach

Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious team player
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