CNC Turning Specialist

CNC Turning Specialist Overview

We are seeking a skilled CNC Turning Specialist to join our team in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating advanced Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes equipped with live tooling and twin-spindle capabilities. Your primary focus will be on manufacturing precision components for our robotic systems, guiding parts from engineering drawings or CAD models through programming, setup, first-off inspection, and into repeat production.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC turning centers.
• Manufacture precision components based on engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing specifications.
• Program and validate twin-spindle operations, live tooling, and multi-axis machining processes.
• Create and optimize CNC programs utilizing Fanuc controls, Fusion 360 CAM, and verification software.
• Select suitable cutting tools, inserts, holders, workholding, and determine appropriate speeds and feeds.
• Produce prototypes, small batches, and components for repeat production.
• Conduct complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, datum setting, and tool-offset management.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections using relevant measuring equipment.
• Ensure that components meet specified dimensional, geometric tolerance, and surface finish standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide practical input for design-for-manufacture.
• Enhance setup times, cycle times, tool life, process reliability, and material utilization.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Maintain detailed setup sheets, tooling records, and inspection documentation.
• Support probing, tool-life monitoring, standardized setups, machine tending, and lights-out machining.
• Assist with other CNC machining tasks as needed.

Essential Experience

• Proven hands-on experience in programming, setting up, and operating Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes.
• Experience with twin-spindle CNC turning operations.
• Familiarity with programming and operating live or driven tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, inserts, workholding, speeds, and feeds.
• Experience in producing and inspecting precision-machined components.
• Good knowledge of G-code and CNC program structure.
• Capability to perform first-off and in-process inspections using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and thread gauges.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Y-axis CNC turning and milling operations.
• Twin-turret CNC lathes and synchronized turret programming.
• Experience with DN Solutions or Doosan PUMA turning centers.
• Familiarity with Fusion 360 CAM or other offline programming software.
• Knowledge of sub-spindle part transfer, simultaneous machining, and cycle-time optimization.
• Experience in automated machining, probing, bar feeding, robotic machine tending, or unattended production.
• Background in high-mix, low-to-medium-volume precision manufacturing.
• Experience within robotics, automation, motorsport, aerospace, or another advanced engineering environment.

Benefits

• Private healthcare through Bupa with a 24/7 medical helpline.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Income protection plan.
• Pension scheme with a 4% employee contribution and an option to opt into salary exchange, plus a 5% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering mental wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Complimentary meals provided on-site in Wallingford.
• Engaging team events both on and off-site, along with a variety of snacks available in the office.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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