Lead Turner

447106314

£30,000 - £42,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Farnham, Surrey

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Lead CNC Turner
 We are seeking an experienced Lead CNC Turner to take responsibility for the turning section within our clients machine shop. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to support workflow, quality, and continuous improvement across the department.


Key Responsibilities
    • Set, operate, and programme CNC lathes (including Y-axis, sliding head, sub-spindle, standard CNC, and manual machines where required)

    •  Interpret detailed engineering drawings and machine to tight tolerances

    •  Take ownership of job setup, tooling selection, and process optimisation

    •  Ensure quality standards through in-process inspection and final checks

    •  Lead the turning section to meet production targets and delivery deadlines


    •  Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions

    •  Liaise with Production Planning to optimise job sequencing

    •  Maintain tooling, equipment, and housekeeping standards

    •  Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

  •  Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures



     
 
Skills & Experience Required 

    •  Proven experience as a CNC Turner within a precision engineering environment

    •  Strong experience setting and operating CNC lathes (Fanuc, Haas, or similar controls advantageous)

    •  Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately

    •  Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards

    •  Solid understanding of tooling, materials, and machining processes

    •  Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing desirable

  •  Previous leadership or mentoring experience advantageous

  • Ideally with offline programming experience with Fusion 360 (not essential)

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