CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator

Billy Associates Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Liverpool seeks an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and proficiency in CNC lathes, particularly with Fanuc controls. Responsibilities include programming and operating advanced CNC lathes, with a salary range of £17.26 – £18.45 per hour, plus bonuses and benefits. This full-time role offers 39 hours per week with overtime potential.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Corporate workwear provided

Flexible working requests considered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar CNC role.
• Strong planning and communication skills required.
• Experience with exotic metals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create programmes and select tooling for CNC lathes.
• Machine shafts from various steel grades.
• Operate CNC lathes with live tooling.

Skills

CNC programming

Setting and operating CNC lathes

Reading engineering drawings

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Doosan lathes

OneCNC software

Job description

CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Company Background

My client is a trusted supplier to leading organisations in the nuclear, defence, oil and gas, fluid, and power generation sectors. They specialise in the manufacture and supply of drive train components, precision valve and pump internals, with particular expertise in precision shafts up to 4 metres in length.

The Role

Due to continued expansion, an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator is required to join the large CNC Turning Cell at the Liverpool site.

This is a subcontract machine shop environment, producing one-offs and small batches, giving employees the opportunity to fully utilise and develop their skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating programmes and selecting appropriate tooling
• Machining shafts up to 3.2m in length from various steel grades
• Operating advanced CNC lathes with live tooling and programmable steadies
• Working with C and Y axis machining

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Proficient in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls
• Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems
• Experience machining exotic metals (e.g. Super Duplex, Duplex, 718, X750, Hastelloy, Monel)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good communication and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Doosan lathes (8”–30” chuck sizes, lengths 1m–3.2m)
• Manual Guide programming
• OneCNC programming software
• C and Y axis programming and machining
• Programmable steadies
• Valve and pump component production
• Experience in nuclear, defence, oil and gas, fluid, or power generation sectors
• Proficiency in Office 365 and ERP systems

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme (subject to criteria and performance)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate workwear provided
• Flexible working requests considered (subject to business needs)

Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary:

£17.26 – £18.45 per hour (OTE £45,000 – £48,000 with overtime)

Hours:

39 hours per week + overtime (subject to availability)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Shift:

Single Days – Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm, Friday 7:30am–12:30pm

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK residents

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.