Lead Turner

447106314

£30,000 - £42,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Farnham, Surrey

Engineering And Technical

Posted 20 days ago

Expires In 8 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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