CNC Turner (Programmer - Days Only)

Adecco Portugal; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

Early finish Friday

Salary reviews

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a CNC Turner Programmer / Setter Operator in Washington, Tyne & Wear for a permanent role. You will program, set up and operate CNC turning machinery to produce precision components from initial setup through to completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong CNC turning experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and work to tight tolerances in a modern machining environment. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and enhanced pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning within a precision engineering environment.
• Strong programming, setting and operating skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in working to tight tolerances and understanding machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set up, and operate CNC turning machinery.
• Edit and optimise existing programmes for efficiency.
• Produce components adhering to tight tolerances and drawings.
• Select appropriate tooling and workholding solutions.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections to maintain quality.

Skills

CNC turning

Programming

Setting

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Live tooling

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter Operator

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Enhanced Pension

Contract Type: Permanent | Dayshift | Early Finish Friday

Our client, a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter Operator to join its dynamic machining team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a modern environment, producing high-quality, precision-engineered components. The organisation is renowned for its excellent staff retention, positive culture, and long-term stability.

The Role:

As a CNC Turner, the successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating advanced CNC turning machinery, ensuring the production of precision components from initial setup through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme, set up, and operate CNC turning machinery
• Edit and optimise existing programmes for efficiency
• Produce components adhering to tight tolerances and engineering drawings
• Select appropriate tooling and workholding solutions
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections to maintain quality standards
• Maintain high levels of productivity while supporting continuous improvement activities within the machine shop

About You:

• Previous CNC turning experience in a precision engineering environment
• Strong programming, setting, and operating skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience in working to tight tolerances
• A comprehensive understanding of machining processes and tooling
• Knowledge of live tooling and multi-axis machining

Desirable Experience:

• C-axis and Y-axis machining
• Working with complex precision components
• Experience in low-volume and high-mix manufacturing
• Machining of specialist or exotic alloys
• Manual milling experience

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, based on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Annual salary reviews
• Dayshift with an early finish Friday.
• Excellent work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays
• A stable, long-term career opportunity within a modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.