CNC Turner

CNC Programmer/Setter - Turning

Cardiff Outskirts - easily accessible from M4 and most locations

£44,000 + Bonus + OT + Medical + EAP + Pension + Life Assurance + Annual salary review

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively managing a new CNC Turner opportunity with this long-standing engineering business, a key supplier to a global AAA client base with a strong long-term order book and significant growth plans ahead.

This is a Programmer/Setter role, working with a range of machinery on site, primarily with fanuc controls The ideal candidate will be able to programme at the machine from drawings, and use CAM software, though existing skills can be developed.

This is what you'll be doing:

  • Programme, set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture high-precision components in line with engineering drawings and required tolerances.
  • Inspect components to ensure they meet drawing tolerances, to the quality required
  • Support the wider production team, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety, and providing guidance to colleagues where required.
The experience you'll need in this role:
  • Previous experience working in a similar CNC Turning or precision machining role, ideally with 3-5 years' experience.
  • Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and dimensional tolerances, with strong attention to detail.
And this is what you'll get in return:
  • Salary increase after 12 months' service
  • 9 day fortnight - every other Friday off!
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • 10% company pension
  • Life assurance x4 salary
  • Access to a healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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