CNC Turning Operator / Setter / Programmer

Salary: £17.26 £18.45 per hour (Approx. £35,000 £37,500)
Overtime potential: Up to £45,000 £50,000
Working hours: 39 hours/week + rate

Shift Pattern:
MonThurs: 07:30 16:30
Fri: 07:30 12:30

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedCNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operatorto join ourLarge CNC Turning Cell.

Operating within a subcontract machine shop environment, you will work on one-off and small batch production, allowing full use of your technical skillset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming, setting, and operating large CNC lathes
• Machining components (including shafts up to 3.2m in length)
• Selecting tooling and proving out programs
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Machining a range of materials including various steel grades and exotic alloys
• Operating advanced CNC lathes with live tooling, programmable steadies, and C & Y axis capability

About the Company:

We are a long-established, ISO 9001:2015 certified subcontract engineering company based in Merseyside. With roots dating back to the early 20th century, the business has evolved into a trusted supplier to major organisations across sectors including nuclear, defence, oil & gas, fluid handling, and power generation.

The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components such as drive train parts and valve and pump internals, with particular expertise in large, complex machined components.

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Proven experience programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes (Fanuc controls preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
• Experience machining exotic materials (e.g. duplex, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• High attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with large Doosan CNC lathes (830 chuck sizes, up to 3.2m lengths)
• Manual Guide programming
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g. OneCNC)
• C & Y axis machining
• Use of programmable steadies
• Experience manufacturing valve and pump components
• Background in regulated industries (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, etc.)
• Proficiency in Office 365 and ERP systems

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with strong overtime potential
• Company bonus scheme*
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (paid at average earnings)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate workwear provided
• Flexible working options**

* Subject to company performance and criteria
** Based on business needs

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