CNC Turner/Programmer

Oscar & Harvey Limited; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Oscar & Harvey Limited in Halifax is seeking a Mill/Turn Programmer / Setter Operator to join its production team. You will program, set and run CNC mill/turn machines from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates are apprentice-trained machinists with strong CNC turning background and live tooling experience, able to read drawings and operate Fanuc, Mazak or Siemens controls. The role offers full-time hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained machinists with strong CNC turning background.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in precision engineering environments and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC mill/turn machines from drawings and specs.
• Manufacture small batches and one-off components to tight tolerances.
• Machine large components with high precision and varied material handling.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and HSQE compliance.
• Attend training as required.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Fanuc control

Mazak control

Siemens control

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Apprentice-trained machinist

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak controls

Siemens controls

Live tooling experience

Job description

Mill/Turn Programmer / Setter Operator

Halifax Full-Time Permanent

A well-established precision engineering company based in Halifax is currently seeking an experienced Mill/Turn Programmer / Setter Operator to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist to work within a high-precision manufacturing environment producing quality components for a varied customer base.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating mill/turn machinery, working from engineering drawings to manufacture components to strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC mill/turn machines while producing components from customer drawings and specifications. The successful candidate will manufacture both small batch and one-off components, machine large components within tight tolerances, and work with Fanuc, Mazak, or Siemens controls. Maintaining high standards of workshop housekeeping, complying with all HSQE procedures and company policies, and attending training courses where required will also form part of the role.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should ideally be apprentice-trained machinists with a strong CNC turning background and live tooling experience. Previous experience using Fanuc, Mazak, or Siemens controls is required, along with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Candidates should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and have experience within precision engineering environments. Strong attention to detail, good manual handling skills, and a reliable, honest, team-oriented approach are essential.

Working Hours

The position is full-time, working 36.75 hours per week. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:50pm and Friday from 8:00am to 12:15pm.

Overtime is available

This role would suit a motivated and experienced CNC professional looking to join a stable and supportive engineering business with a strong reputation for quality and precision manufacturing.