Company Description SUB-CNC Precision Ltd is a Bedfordshire-based precision engineering company specializing in sliding head turned parts, CNC turning, CNC machining, and grinding of high-tolerance components for demanding industry sectors. Established in 2008, the company is a trusted subcontract manufacturer supporting aerospace, communications, medical, oil & gas, electronics, and motorsport customers. Using advanced multi-axis CNC machining technology, SUB-CNC produces complex turned and milled components to exact specifications, with a focus on consistent quality and reliability. Operating under ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, the company maintains strict quality control, full material traceability, and comprehensive quality assurance on every project. SUB-CNC Precision Ltd offers a stable, quality-driven environment for experienced engineers seeking to work with cutting-edge CNC manufacturing in the UK.
Role Description This full-time, on-site Experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator role is based at SUB-CNC Precision Ltd in Luton. The role involves setting and operating CNC turning machines (including sliding head equipment where applicable) to produce precision components to tight tolerances and detailed engineering drawings. Day-to-day tasks include selecting and installing tooling, loading and adjusting programs, performing first-off and in-process inspections, and making offsets or adjustments to maintain quality. The operator will monitor machine performance, identify and resolve machining issues, and ensure efficient workflow, safe operation, and adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards. The role also includes collaborating with the wider production team, maintaining clean and organized workstations, and contributing to continuous improvement of machining processes.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience setting and operating CNC turning machines, ideally including Citizen sliding head lathes, in a precision engineering or subcontract environment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and measurement data, with solid understanding of tolerances and geometric dimensioning.
- Proficiency in using a range of inspection and measuring equipment (e.g., micrometres, verniers, gauges) to perform first-off and in-process quality checks.
- Knowledge of CNC programming principles and the ability to make minor program edits, tooling changes, and offset adjustments to optimize machining performance.
- Experience working to ISO 9001 or similar quality standards, with a commitment to safe working practices and consistent adherence to procedures.
- Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accuracy while working to production deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and colleagues on the shop floor.
- Relevant engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification in CNC machining or mechanical engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
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