CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Haich Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Haich Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Turner/ Programmer/ Setter/ Operator in Manchester. You will program, set and operate Mazak turning machinery, reading drawings and proving out programs to tight tolerances.

The role involves tooling selection, offsets and quality checks, with opportunities to troubleshoot manufacturing issues. The position offers a permanent contract, rotating morning/afternoon shifts, and a 4-day week.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery.
• Able to read engineering drawings and prove out programs.
• Able to select tooling, make offsets/adjustments and inspect precision components.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery
• Working from engineering drawings
• Setting jobs independently
• Editing and proving out programs
• Selecting tooling and making offsets/adjustments
• Producing precision components to tolerances
• Carrying out dimensional and quality checks
• Troubleshooting machining and production issues

Skills

Programming

Setting

Operating

Quality checks

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Tools

Mazak Quick Turn QT250

Mazatrol controls

XYZ ProTURN/ProtoTRAK

Job description

CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Manchester

Basic Rate: £19.82 per hour

Shift Rate: £23.78 per hour with 20% shift uplift

Hours: Rotating morning and afternoon shifts - 4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs

Job Type: Permanent

Haich Recruitment is recruiting an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator on behalf of an established precision engineering business based in Manchester.

We are looking for a genuinely hands‑on CNC machinist who can confidently program, set and operate CNC turning machinery rather than simply operate pre‑set machines.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machinery
• Working from engineering drawings
• Setting jobs independently
• Editing and proving out programs
• Selecting tooling and making offsets/adjustments
• Producing precision components to demanding tolerances
• Carrying out dimensional and quality checks
• Troubleshooting machining and production issues

Machines / Controls

Experience with Mazak Quick Turn / QT series machinery, particularly the Quick Turn 250 (QT250), would be highly advantageous.

Relevant experience may include:

• Mazak Quick Turn / QT series
• Mazatrol controls
• XYZ ProTURN / ProtoTRAK
• Similar CNC turning machinery where you have independently programmed, set and operated machines

About You

You should be an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator capable of taking responsibility for your own jobs.

You should be comfortable programming and setting machines, reading engineering drawings, proving out jobs and making the necessary tooling, program and offset adjustments.

Experience within aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas or other high‑precision engineering environments would be advantageous, not essential.

Due to the nature of the work and secure site, candidates must be able to satisfy the required security clearance requirements.