Cnc Turner Programmer Setter Operator

Oscar & Harvey Limited; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax is seeking a Mill/Turn Programmer/Setter Operator to join the production team in a full-time permanent role. The ideal candidate will program, set and operate CNC mill/turn machines, producing components from customer drawings for small batches and one-offs.

You will work with Fanuc, Mazak or Siemens controls, maintain high workshop standards and comply with HSQE procedures. Apprenticeship-trained machinists with strong CNC turning and live tooling experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained machinists with CNC turning experience.
• Experience using Fanuc, Mazak or Siemens controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC mill/turn machines from drawings.
• Produce small batch and one-off components to tight tolerances.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and comply with HSQE procedures.
• Attend training courses as required.

Skills

CNC turning

Live tooling

Reading drawings

Education

Apprentice-trained machinist

Tools

Fanuc

Mazak

Siemens controls

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.

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