Fort Vale Engineering Ltd, based in Simonstone are the World Leader in the design and manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids in the tank container, road tanker and rail industries. We are currently looking for a Skilled CNC Turner to join the team in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

The Role: Skilled CNC Turner

• Permanent and full time (38 hours per week)
• Predominantly working on the Night Shift (Mon – Thurs 10 p.m. – 07:30 a.m.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read engineering drawings and engineering quality plans
• Ability to use variety of measuring equipment
• Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries
• Good personal organisation
• Time management skills
• Communication and Listening skills
• Basic Fanuc programming knowledge of G and M codes

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Experience of working with stainless steels and machine programming using Fanuc/Okuma/Mazak CNC controls
• Prior knowledge and experience of machining stainless steels in a variety of forms including billet, castings and pressings would be advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of setting CNC machines including datums, tool offsets and safe proving out methods
• Knowledge surrounding geometry, cutting tools, inserts, fixtures and other accessories
• Experience of Mori-Seiki, Nakamura and Okuma would be desirable

QUALIFICATION

• Time served engineer (or have equivalent qualification)
  Join us at Fort Vale, where we are leading the way in British manufacturing with our state-of-the-art factory set in 72 acres. Our commitment to automation, rapid prototyping, and cutting-edge technology makes working for Fort Vale a truly rewarding experience. As recipients of 4 Queens Awards and a Kings Award for international trade, we are proud to be the benchmark for British manufacturing and global exports.
  Come be a part of our innovative team and see why Fort Vale is an excellent place to work!
  If you consider yourself to have a disability or special requirements, please give details of any arrangements or adjustments you would require to attend the interview.
  Please note that all job applications and assessment must be the candidate’s own work. If you use any generative-AI tools in preparing your application, you must disclose this to the Company and you must explain how you used them.
  Any offer is subject to passing Company D&A test and passing Company pre-employment medical.

MAIN TASKS

• Set up tools and load materials onto CNC Machine
• Measure components produced on machines and use inspection equipment
• Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings
• Use computer equipment for data purposes
• Able to manually handle weights up to 25kg

The Role: Skilled CNC Turner

• Permanent and full time (38 hours per week)
• Predominantly working on the Night Shift (Mon – Thurs 10 p.m. – 07:30 a.m.