CNC Lane Operator

Are you a skilled craftsman, a team player, and service-oriented? Do you appreciate diversity and enjoy creating complex workpieces?

At James Walker, we engineer world-class sealing solutions for the most demanding applications across oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing, marine, and heavy industries.

We are immediately looking for a CNC Lane Operator for our Local Service Mechanical Seals department. Through on-the-job training and a varied range of tasks, you will be challenged to further develop your talents and grow personally.

What You'll Do – Your Mission:

Your workspace is in our service department, where you will work in a small team of passionate colleagues. Your duties will consist of independently manufacturing primarily small series of parts and machining existing parts for the refurbishment department. Both CNC and conventional machining are part of the job.

You will work in a small but high-quality machine park.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Independently producing parts according to the dimensions and precise tolerances of the drawing.

• Independently programming the CNC lathe and milling machine.
  Common materials include: SS316(L), Duplex, Bronze, Carbon, and PTFE.

• Modifying existing parts for refurbishment work.

• Actively contributing to increasing the customer satisfaction index.

What You Bring:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• You have a Level 3 All-round Machinist diploma (BBL) or equivalent through knowledge and experience, and are an enthusiastic, dynamic, and customer-focused individual.

• You have knowledge of the product and service package or are willing to develop your skills in this area.

• You can handle responsibility, are entrepreneurial, and convert opportunities into results.

• You have extensive experience in CNC/conventional turning and milling.

• You are proactive and have a flexible work ethic.

• You are a team player but can also work independently.

• You are practical and solution oriented.

• You are eager to learn and work accurately. Current machines/controls:

• Emco E-255/Sinumerik 802D

• Mazak QT250MY/Mazatrol Matrix

• King Rich knee-mill/Prototrak MK2

• Migromatic MD750 lathe

Why James Walker?

We’re a globally trusted name with over a century of engineering excellence. At James Walker, you’ll:

• Join a market leader trusted by major global industries

• Work in a role where you can elevate your technical skill

• Get autonomy, flexibility, and real ownership over your work

• Have access to training, support, and career advancement opportunities

James Walker Values and Behaviours

Our values and ethos are central to the way we do business. They help to shape the culture of James Walker by defining the behaviors we expect from each other and guiding us in how we make decisions.

Treat others as they would like to be treated

Share your experiences and always welcome feedback

Earn people’s trust; see things from their point of view

Never stop learning; recognise failure and celebrate success

Understand our customers and what they need

Be an expert in what you do

Give your work the personal touch, showing people, you enjoy what you do

Deliver great service and make someone’s day

If something goes wrong, amaze people with a dazzling recovery

Make things happen and give it your best

Get it right first time and never pass on a fault

Keep your promises

Inspire others by the way you do things

Never be afraid to try something new

Ask yourself “is this my best?”

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Career?

📩 Apply HERE.