CNC Turner Programmer in Hayes - Response Personnel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title CNC Turner
Department Bush Manufacturing
Industry Aerospace - Landing Gear MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
Location Hayes
Reporting To Production Manager

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled CNC Turner to support the manufacture and overhaul of precision aircraft components within a landing gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment. The role involves machining high-precision bushes, sleeves, and related components in compliance with company procedures and aerospace regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
Manufacture aircraft bushes and related components to tight tolerance limits in accordance with company procedures, including OHM, CMM, and SOPM requirements.
Operate two- and three-axis CNC lathes equipped with Fanuc controls.
Program CNC machines (Fanuc) where required to support production efficiency and accuracy.
Interpret and work from detailed engineering and technical drawings.
Use imperial measuring equipment to ensure precision and compliance with specifications.
Manufacture components such as bushes, sleeves, and nuts for aircraft systems, including:
Landing gear systems
Flap and track systems
Perform rework and overhaul of aircraft components in line with MRO standards.
Ensure all tasks are carried out using the company Integrated Quality Management System.
Maintain accurate records, including the Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
Support training and mentoring of other personnel where qualified and required.
Adhere to all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures and regulations.
Demonstrate awareness and compliance with environmental responsibilities and company policies.

Education and Qualifications
Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.

Experience and Knowledge
Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred.
Experience in two and three axis CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Experience of CNC programming.

Personal Qualities
Team player with proven ability to manage, lead and provide guidance.
Excellent communication skills and able to work within a matrix environment.
Good organisational skills with strong planning and operational execution.
Excellent planning, problem solving, organisation and administration skills.
Able to turn vision into strategy and execute.
Decision maker, analysing for root causes rather than presenting the problem.
Self-motivated with a flexible approach.
Able to engage others and develop their potential with confident decision-making skills.

Direct Reports
No direct reports.

Working Conditions
Full time shift based role - 37.5 hours per week.
Ability to work shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00).
Flexibility in working hours required, including potential weekend overtime.
The role requires an understanding of manual handling.
The position involves the use of complex machinery.
Ability to keep working area clean and tidy to a 5S standard.

Additional Requirements
Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
Mandatory training will be required.
Physical requirements:
The role requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods with regular breaks.
The position involves lifting heavy aircraft components.

Interested in this position?
If interested, please reach out for more information about this position:

Max Hawkins |
Callum Wallis |

Response Personnel - Recruitment Agency