CNC Turner Programmer
Location: Near Milton Keynes
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm (overtime available)
Salary: £38000 - £45000

About Us
The client is a trusted precision engineering company with over 35 years of experience supplying high-quality components to industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and general engineering. Based near Milton Keynes, we pride ourselves on delivering precision-machined parts with outstanding service, reliability, and flexibility. We are now looking for a skilled CNC Turner Programmer to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success.

Role Overview
The CNC Turner Programmer will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating sliding head lathes and fixed head CNC turning centres to produce precision-engineered components to tight tolerances. You will work across our wide range of Star, Citizen, Mori-Seki, SMEC, Miyano, and DMC machines, programming with Fanuc and similar controls.
Machinery at Addmore Engineering
Sliding Head Lathes:
⦁ Star SR38-B
⦁ Star SR-32J
⦁ Star SR20RiV
⦁ Star SR20J
⦁ Citizen M32-V
⦁ Citizen Cincom L20
⦁ Citizen M12
⦁ Citizen C16
Fixed Head CNC Turning Centres:
⦁ Mori-Seki NL2500SY
⦁ SMEC SL2500Y
⦁ Miyano ABX64-SYY
⦁ Miyano BNJ-51SY6
⦁ Miyano BNJ-42SY5
⦁ Miyano BNA-42MSY
⦁ DMC-250T

Key Responsibilities
⦁ Program, set, and operate sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes.
⦁ Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
⦁ Select appropriate tooling and machining strategies for efficient production.
⦁ Produce precision components to tight tolerances and within quality standards.
⦁ Carry out first-off inspections using precision measuring equipment.
⦁ Optimise CNC programs and setups to improve cycle times and reduce waste.
⦁ Work collaboratively with production staff to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
⦁ Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.

Skills & Experience Required
⦁ Proven experience programming and setting sliding head lathes (Star / Citizen).
⦁ Experience with fixed head CNC turning centres (Mori-Seki, SMEC, Miyano, DMC).
⦁ Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls (or similar).
⦁ Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
⦁ Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments.
⦁ Experience producing small to medium batch quantities.
⦁ High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
⦁ Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable
⦁ Experience across multi-axis CNC lathes.
⦁ Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (Edgecam, Fusion 360, etc.).
⦁ Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What We Offer
⦁ Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
⦁ Overtime opportunities.
⦁ 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
⦁ Company pension scheme.
⦁ Modern, well-equipped workshop with advanced CNC machinery.
⦁ Long-term career prospects with a stable and growing company.

What next?

Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
Immediate starts are available!

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