CNC Turner Programmer

CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator Paying £20.00 - £23.00 per Hour | Day shift | Overtime Available

ES Recruit is seeking a experienced CNC Turner - (Programmer / Setter / Operator) to join a specialist precision engineering business based in the Oldham area.

The company manufactures high-quality components for the defence sector where precision, quality and full traceability is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner looking for a long-term position, excellent working hours and ongoing technical development.

Pay Rate

£20.00 - £23.00 per hour (Rate dependent on experience and ability)
Overtime is also available at weekends.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:45am - 4:30pm. Friday: 7:45am - 12:45pm
Enjoy an early finish every Friday, with additional overtime available.

The Role

You'll be responsible for taking ownership from programming and setting through to final inspection. The role involves mainly 1-off runs, not multi batch work.

Your duties will include:

Programming, setting and operating CNC HAAS turning machines
Working with Fanuc controls - Understanding and editing G-code
Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
Setting tooling and carrying out tool changes
Selecting appropriate machining parameters
Producing precision-engineered components to specification
Carrying out dimensional and quality inspections on completed work and ensuring components meet required tolerances

Quality is Key

Due to the industries this company supplies, quality, compliance and traceability are extremely important.

We're therefore looking for a CNC Turner who doesn't just know how to run a machine, but understands the importance of producing accurate, repeatable components and completing the required inspection and quality documentation correctly.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

Ability to program, set and operate CNC lathes independently
Experience with HAAS machines
Experience using Fanuc controls
Good understanding of G-code
Ability to read detailed engineering drawings
Experience carrying out tool changes and machine setups
Strong inspection and measurement skills
Excellent attention to detail
A quality-focused approach to precision engineering
Experience working within Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defence or another highly regulated engineering environment would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

£20.00 - £23.00 per hour
Weekend overtime available
Early finish every Friday
4% company pension contribution
Sick pay following qualifying period
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to develop within a growing engineering business
Interesting, high-specification precision engineering work
Long-term career opportunity

BPSS Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will be required to complete a baseline security check (BPSS) before starting. The clearance process can take approximately 5 working days.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Turner Programmer looking for your next opportunity in the Oldham area, we'd like to hear from you.

Click Apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details