CNC Turner Setter/Operator

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Turner to join our precision engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist to work with advanced CNC turning technology, producing high-precision components while contributing as part of a collaborative and high-performing manufacturing team.

Working within our modern machining environment, you will be responsible for setting, operating, and optimising CNC turning centres to manufacture complex components to exacting standards. You will play a key role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery across a range of prototype and low-volume production work.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and optimise CNC turning centres, ensuring maximum machine performance and productivity.
• Manufacture high-precision components in line with engineering drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Support production schedules by working efficiently and effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
• Prove out prototype and new production components, providing feedback on tooling selection, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Ensure production control plans, quality procedures, and engineering standards are adhered to throughout the manufacturing process.
• Read, interpret, and work from detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections using a range of manual measuring equipment and gauges, ensuring components meet exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
• Make tool offsets and machine adjustments as required to maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues, working with colleagues to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Management teams to resolve technical challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to operational excellence projects.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality standards, including adherence to ISO 9001 processes.

What We Are Looking For

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner within a precision engineering environment.
• Strong experience setting and operating CNC lathes, ideally with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls.
• Experience machining prototype and low-volume, high-complexity components to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of tooling, cutting data, workholding, and machining techniques for a variety of materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience using a wide range of measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and precision inspection methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve machining challenges.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Experience with twin-spindle, twin-turret, or multi-axis CNC lathes.
• Familiarity with live tooling and mill-turn machining operations.
• Experience working within Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Christmas Eve off
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile engineering projects
• Modern, well-equipped manufacturing facility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

About the Company

BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, providing complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors.

With over 10 years’ experience and driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, BPA combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional results for some of the world’s most demanding industries. As a rapidly growing business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.

If you are a skilled CNC Turner looking to join a growing precision engineering business and play an important role in delivering world-class components for the Motorsport, Aerospace and Automotive sectors, we would like to hear from you.

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