CNC Machinist (Turning) / Machine Shop Engineer

Hunter Selection; Irlam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Pension

Holiday

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a CNC Machinist (Turning) in Irlam to join a precision engineering team producing high-spec parts from engineered plastics and fluoropolymers. You will programme, set and operate Fanuc CNC turning machines, read drawings with GD&T, select tooling and perform first-off inspections.

The role offers Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with overtime, pension and holiday benefits; salary £40,000–£48,500 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC turning experience.
• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Fanuc control experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Precision machining experience.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Edit and prove ISO turning programmes.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Select tooling, offsets and workholding equipment.
• Carry out first-off inspections and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and process development.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams.

Skills

CNC turning

Programming lathes

Fanuc control

Reading drawings

Precision machining

Troubleshooting

Quality mindset

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Doosan Lynx 2100

Doosan machines

Multi-axis turning

Plastics/PTFE tooling

Job description

CNC Machinist (Turning)

Irlam

£40,000 - £48,500 (Based on experience and skills)

Overtime, Pension, Holiday

Monday to Friday - 7:30am-3:30pm

My client, a specialist manufacturer of complex engineered components, is looking for a CNC Machinist (Turning) to join their growing engineering team. Producing high-specification parts from engineered plastics and fluoropolymers, this is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects within a precision engineering environment.

The business is open to different levels of experience and is looking for someone with strong CNC turning knowledge, a problem-solving mindset, and a passion for precision manufacturing.

Role Description

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines
• Edit and prove ISO turning programmes
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Select tooling, offsets and workholding equipment
• Carry out first-off inspections and quality checks
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues
• Maintain accurate production documentation
• Support continuous improvement and process development
• Work closely with engineering and production teams

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong CNC turning experience
• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes
• Fanuc control experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Precision machining experience
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Quality-focused approach
• Time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Desired

• Doosan machine experience
• Doosan Lynx 2100 experience
• Plastics, composites or PTFE machining experience
• Multi-axis turning experience
• Continuous improvement knowledge

Company Information

My client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer that continues to invest in its people and machinery. They are looking for a technically minded CNC Machinist who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and wants to develop within a growing business.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.