CNC Miller / CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Haich Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Long-term stability

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Haich Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Millers and CNC Turners for permanent opportunities with established precision engineering and manufacturing companies in Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

The role requires setting and operating CNC machinery, with programming experience considered advantageous. You will work on multi-axis setups, interpreting drawings and performing first-off inspections to ensure high-quality components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller or CNC Turner within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• CNC Turning: Experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, particularly Citizen sliding-head, Miyano, Mazak, Nakamura or similar machinery, would be highly advantageous.
• CNC Milling: Experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery, with programming experience particularly desirable.
• Multi-axis machining, sliding-head turning or complex precision component manufacturing experience would be an advantage.
• Confident independently setting and operating CNC machinery, including tooling, offsets, changeovers and programme adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacture components to required tolerances.
• Experience carrying out first-off inspections and dimensional checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling or turning machinery according to your experience and the position available.
• Manufacture precision-engineered components from technical drawings and specifications.
• Carry out tooling changes, programme adjustments and machining prove-outs.
• Monitor machining processes and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Work independently and as part of an experienced engineering team.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Fanuc controls

Multi-axis machining

Reading drawings

First-off inspection

Tooling changes

Programming experience

Tools

Citizen sliding-head

Miyano

Mazak

Nakamura

Job description

CNC Miller / CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Blackburn & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £18.00 – £21.00 per hour DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Haich Recruitment is seeking experienced CNC Millers and CNC Turners for permanent opportunities with established precision engineering and manufacturing companies in Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

We are particularly interested in skilled machinists with strong CNC setting and operating experience, with opportunities suited to those experienced in CNC programming, precision milling, turning and multi-axis machining.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller or CNC Turner within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• CNC Turning: Experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, particularly Citizen sliding-head, Miyano, Mazak, Nakamura or similar machinery, would be highly advantageous.
• CNC Milling: Experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery, with programming experience particularly desirable.
• Multi-axis machining, sliding-head turning or complex precision component manufacturing experience would be an advantage.
• Confident independently setting and operating CNC machinery, including tooling, offsets, changeovers and programme adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacture components to required tolerances.
• Experience carrying out first-off inspections and dimensional checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.

THE ROLE

• Set and operate CNC milling or turning machinery according to your experience and the position available.
• Manufacture precision-engineered components from technical drawings and specifications.
• Carry out tooling changes, programme adjustments and machining prove-outs.
• Monitor machining processes and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Work independently and as part of an experienced engineering team.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £18.00 – £21.00 per hour, depending on experience and technical ability.
• Permanent, full-time opportunities.
• Established engineering environments offering long‑term stability.
• Opportunities for continued technical development and career progression.