CNC Turner Programmer

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator in Oldham. You will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating Prototrak and Siemens-controlled machines to produce precision-engineered components. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a fast-paced environment and a strong mechanical engineering background. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including 33 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday

4 weeks paid holiday

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines.
• Time-served engineer with strong mechanical engineering skills.
• Ability to work to close tolerances and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate Prototrak and Siemens-controlled machines.
• Produce high-quality, precision-engineered components.
• Work from drawings, samples, and sketches.

Skills

Programming

Setting

Operating

Mechanical engineering background

Working from drawings

Tools

XYZ Proturn 555

XYZ Proturn 425

Siemens control systems

Job description

Position

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator - Prototrak or Siemens

Location

Chadderton, Greater Manchester

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
• 30 minutes unpaid break
• 39 paid hours per week

Salary

• £18.25 per hour
• £37,011 basic per annum

Job Overview

An experienced Programmer / Setter / Operator is required to join a busy and expanding precision engineering team. The role involves programming, setting, and operating Prototrak and Siemens-controlled machines to produce high-quality, precision‑engineered components. Work is fast‑paced and varied, consisting mainly of one‑off and small batch production manufactured from drawings, samples, and sketches for customers across a range of industrial sectors.

Experience Requirements

• Time‑served engineer
• Extensive experience programming, setting, and operating XYZ Proturn 555 and 425
• Conventional machining experience would be a strong advantage
• Siemens control experience would be beneficial
• Experience working in a similar fast‑paced, jobbing environment
• Ability to work to close tolerances and tight deadlines
• Confident working from samples, sketches, and engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical engineering background in light to medium engineering
• Proven experience carrying out repair work and reverse engineering

Additional Information & Benefits

• 33 days holiday per annum (including statutory)
• 4 weeks holiday paid at average pay
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Permanent position
• Immediate start available

Next Steps

If you have the experience and are interested in this role, a site visit can be arranged to ensure the environment and position meet your expectations. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Antony Brunn on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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