CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Precision Talent Network Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

Overtime opportunities

Modern facility

Job summary

Precision Talent Network Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company in Skelmersdale. The CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator role involves programming, setting and operating Fanuc CNC turning machines to produce high‑precision components, including large shafts from exotic materials.

You will read and edit offline programmes, interpret drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served CNC Turner with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a CNC turning programming, setting and operating role.
• Strong Fanuc programming experience is essential.
• Experience with offline programming is essential.
• Proven ability to programme, set and operate CNC lathes independently.
• Experience machining exotic materials and working to close tolerances.
• Experience using steadies and machining large components would be highly advantageous.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and using precision inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls.
• Produce, read, understand and edit CNC programmes.
• Generate CNC programmes offline
• Manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances and customer specifications.
• Machine a range of exotic materials, including Super Duplex, Duplex, Inconel 718, X750, Hastelloy and Monel.
• Set up and use steadies to machine large components up to 5 metres in length.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and establish appropriate tooling requirements.
• Carry out dimensional inspection using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure all manufactured components meet customer quality requirements.
• Complete production, inspection and traceability documentation accurately.
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures and company health and safety standards.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc programming

Offline programming

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Salary: £36,000 – £41,000 per annum

OTE: Up to £52,000 with Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Precision Talent Network is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing precision engineering company based in Skelmersdale.

Our client operates a world-class manufacturing facility specialising in high-precision machining, thermal coatings and diamond grinding. With a team of over 70 employees and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their machining department with an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner with strong Fanuc programming experience to work on technically challenging components, including large shafts and specialist parts manufactured from exotic materials.

The company offers a clean, professional and relaxed working environment, competitive earnings and excellent overtime opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls.
• Produce, read, understand and edit CNC programmes.
• Generate CNC programmes offline
• Manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances and customer specifications.
• Machine a range of exotic materials, including Super Duplex, Duplex, Inconel 718, X750, Hastelloy and Monel.
• Set up and use steadies to machine large components up to 5 metres in length.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and establish appropriate tooling requirements.
• Carry out dimensional inspection using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure all manufactured components meet customer quality requirements.
• Complete production, inspection and traceability documentation accurately.
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures and company health and safety standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served CNC Turner with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a CNC turning programming, setting and operating role.
• Strong Fanuc programming experience is essential.
• Experience with offline programming is essential.
• Proven ability to programme, set and operate CNC lathes independently.
• Experience machining exotic materials and working to close tolerances.
• Experience using steadies and machining large or long components would be highly advantageous.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and using precision inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £36,000 – £41,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Potential earnings up to £52,000 with overtime.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
• Additional overtime available in line with production requirements.
• Clean, modern and well-equipped precision engineering facility.
• Free refreshments.
• Relaxed but professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering components.
• Long-term career prospects with an established and expanding manufacturer.

This vacancy is advertised by Precision Talent Network Ltd on behalf of our client