Job Description

Location: St Leonards-on-SeaHours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per weekContract: Permanent Our engineering client is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Turner to join their precision manufacturing team. This role involves programming (preferred but not essential), setting and operating CNC lathes producing high-quality components in a range of specialist materials.Key Responsibilities 

• •  Programming (where applicable), setting and operating CNC sliding-head and multi-axis fixed-head lathes

• •  Producing precision components from stainless steel, aluminium and exotic metals

• •  Machining bar diameters ranging from approximately 1mm to 200mm

• •  Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring strict quality standards

• •  Optimising machining processes for efficiency and accuracy

• •  Maintaining safe working practices and equipment care

Skills & Experience Required 

• •  Proven CNC turning experience in a precision engineering environment

• •  Strong setting and operating capability; programming experience advantageous

• •  Familiarity with Fanuc controls highly desirable

• •  Experience working with a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminium and exotic alloys

• •  Ability to work xbpsjku accurately to tight tolerances

• •  Reliable, detail-focused team player with good problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer 

• •  Permanent, full-time weekday position (40 hours)

• •  Stable opportunity within a reputable engineering environment

• •  Varied technical work with modern CNC equipment

•  Supportive team and opportunities for ongoing development