CNC Machinist

Argon Engineering Limited; Irlam; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Permanent position

Early finish on Fridays

Established engineering environment

Job summary

Argon Engineering Limited in the Irlam/Manchester area is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will program, set and operate Doosan lathes with Fanuc controls, read engineering drawings with GD&T, edit and prove ISO CNC programs and select tooling to produce high‑quality components to drawing specifications.

The role offers a permanent, day shift position with a competitive £17–£20 per hour rate, dependent on experience, and

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or minimum of 3 years CNC turning experience.
• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and edit ISO programs for turning.
• Good knowledge of Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Work with Doosan CNC lathes including Lynx 2100/220LSY, Puma 2600SY and Puma 2600M.
• Read, edit and prove ISO CNC programs.
• Set tooling, offsets, compensation and reference points.
• Inspect first-off components and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining issues and maintain quality.

Skills

CNC turning

Programming

Setting

GD&T

Reading drawings

ISO programming

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Doosan Lynx 2100/220LSY

Puma 2600SY

Puma 2600M

GT2100

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Machinist

Location: Irlam, Manchester

Salary: £17 - £20 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm Friday 6:00am-1:30pm

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Irlam, Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served CNC Turner or an experienced machinist with at least 3 years' CNC turning experience, who is confident with programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and can read and edit ISO programs.

The successful candidate will work within a busy machine shop, producing high-quality components to engineering drawings and specifications, while taking responsibility for machine set-up, proving programs, inspection and troubleshooting.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Working with Doosan CNC lathes, including:
  • Lynx 2100/220LSY
  • Puma 2600SY
  • Puma 2600M
  • GT2100
• Working with Fanuc controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Reading, editing and proving ISO CNC programs.
• Setting tools, offsets, compensation and reference points.
• Selecting appropriate tooling and inserts for the required components.
• Setting chucks, collets, tooling, attachments, stops and bar feeders.
• Inspecting first-off components and sample workpieces.
• Taking measurements and ensuring components meet required specifications.
• Identifying and troubleshooting machining issues.
• Adjusting and reprogramming controls where required.
• Replacing worn tooling and maintaining machining quality.
• Completing production and quality documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship or a minimum of 3 years' CNC turning experience.
• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• The ability to confidently read and edit ISO programs for turning.
• Good knowledge of Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Good understanding of tooling, inserts, offsets and machine set-up.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality components.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with live tooling.
• Experience with sub-spindles.
• Experience programming ISO-controlled machines.
• Experience working with PTFE.
• CMM experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.

What's on Offer

• £17 - £20 per hour, depending on experience.
• Salary is negotiable for candidates with significant additional experience or specialist skills.
• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm.
• Friday 6:00am-1:30pm.
• Permanent position.
• Day shift with an early finish on Fridays.
• Opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

If you are an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Machinist looking for a permanent position in the Irlam/Manchester area and have strong Fanuc and ISO programming experience, we would be keen to hear from you.