CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £17–£20 per hour (DOE) + shift allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – shift work
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruitment Agency: TK Recruitment

About the Role

TK Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established heavy engineering and precision manufacturing company based in Oldham.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, producing high-quality precision components for industries including aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil & gas.

This role involves machining medium-to-large components, with a mixture of bespoke, one-off and batch production work.

Key Responsibilities

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Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.

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Work with Fanuc controls or similar CNC operating systems.

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Manufacture precision components from detailed engineering drawings.

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Machine medium-to-large steel and engineering components.

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Carry out tooling selection, machine setups and programme adjustments.

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Perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading and profiling.

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Work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.

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Inspect completed components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment.

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Work independently on complex and varied engineering projects.

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Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

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Proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter or Operator.

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Strong CNC turning experience, ideally including programming.

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Fanuc control experience preferred, although other controls will be considered.

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Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

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Experience machining medium-to-large components advantageous.

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Confident carrying out machine setups, tool changes and offsets.

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Experience working on bespoke or low-volume engineering components.

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Good understanding of machining tolerances and quality inspection.

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Willingness to work shifts.

What's on Offer

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Competitive hourly pay depending on experience.

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Additional shift allowance.

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Permanent, full-time employment.

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Established engineering company with modern machining facilities.

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Varied work involving technically challenging components.

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Long-term career opportunities.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Turner looking for a permanent opportunity in Oldham, we'd like to hear from you.

TK Recruitment