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Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for your next permanent opportunity?

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company based in Irlam who are looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join their skilled and supportive machine shop team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong CNC turning experience, particularly using Fanuc controls, who is confident programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of CNC turning equipment, take ownership of your work from engineering drawing through to finished component, and continue developing your technical machining skills within an established manufacturing environment.

What’s in it for you?
20 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 additional day per year, plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown, with 3 days taken from annual leave

Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

Overtime opportunities available when required, although overtime is not regular or guaranteed

Specsavers glasses for work

Uniform and PPE provided

Wellbeing day

Medicash, with the option to opt in or out

Cycle to Work scheme

Contribution/loan towards public transport or EV cars

Free onsite parking

Free drinks, breakfast and fruit

Team lunches

Quarterly company values prize draw with the opportunity to win up to £100

The RoleAs a CNC Turner / CNC Machinist, you’ll be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes within the machine shop, working from engineering drawings to manufacture high-quality components accurately, safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is confident taking a job from drawing through to finished component.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines

Working with Fanuc controls

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T

Reading, understanding, editing and proving ISO turning programs

Selecting the most appropriate tooling and inserts for each job

Setting tools, offsets, chucks, collets, bar feeders and associated equipment

Producing first-off and sample components and checking them against required quality standards

Monitoring machining operations and taking accurate measurements

Troubleshooting machining issues and making adjustments or reprogramming where required

Replacing worn tooling when necessary

Completing production and quality records, job cards, timesheets and SAP documentation

Carrying out routine and preventative machine maintenance and reporting faults

Working in line with company quality and Health & Safety procedures

Supporting continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency

What We’re Looking ForI’m looking to speak with experienced CNC Turners who are confident programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and take pride in producing high-quality work.

Essential ExperienceTo be considered for the position, you must meet one of the following experience requirements:

Either:

A minimum 3-year engineering/CNC machining apprenticeship, PLUS at least 3 years’ additional hands-on CNC machining experience following completion of the apprenticeship

OR:

A minimum of 6 years’ hands-on CNC machining experience within a relevant turning/machining role

You’ll also need:
Strong hands-on CNC turning experience

Experience working with Fanuc controls

Confidence programming, setting and operating CNC lathes

Ability to read, understand and edit ISO turning programs

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

Good knowledge of selecting the correct tooling and inserts

Strong technical engineering knowledge

Excellent attention to detail

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Experience with live tooling and sub-spindles would be advantageous, as would experience using CMM equipment.

An HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering would also be desirable but is not essential.

Previous experience working with plastics, composites or PTFE would be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Machines You Could Be Working WithThe machine shop operates a range of CNC turning equipment, including:

Doosan Lynx 2100

Lynx 220LSY

Puma 2600SY

Puma 2600M

GT2100

You don’t need to have worked on every machine listed. If you have strong CNC turning experience, are confident with Fanuc controls and can program, set and operate CNC lathes, I’d be keen to hear from you.

Ready for Your Next CNC Opportunity?If you’re an experienced CNC Turner looking for a permanent position where you can put your programming, setting and machining skills to good use, this could be a great next step.

You’ll be joining a well-established manufacturing company, working across a varied range of CNC equipment within a quality-focused machine shop where your experience and technical ability will be valued
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed