CNC Turner
Location: Durham
Shift Pattern: Rotating Double Shift
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour + 20% shift allowance (DOE)
Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for a well-paid role with a clear shift pattern and modern CNC lathes? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business in Durham, producing high-quality precision components.
Youll be working on Mazak, Haas, and Doosan CNC lathes, with a varied workload and strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Shift Pattern & Pay
* 36.33 hours per week - rotating double shift
* Week 1:
* Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
* Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
* Week 2:
* Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 11:25pm
* Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
* Additional: 20% shift allowance paid on top of basic rate
What Youll Be Doing
* Setting up and operating CNC turning machines
* Working with Mazak, Haas, and Doosan lathes
* Selecting tooling and setting machines for production
* Producing precision components to tight tolerances
* Inspecting parts against engineering drawings
* Carrying out routine machine and tooling maintenance
* Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience as a CNC Turner
* Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Strong knowledge of turning processes and techniques
* Experience using measuring equipment for quality inspection
* Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused approach
* Willingness to work rotating shifts
Your Experience
Essential:
* Apprentice-trained, time-served engineer
* Hands-on CNC turning experience in a precision manufacturing environment
* Experience working to AS9100 or similar quality standards
* Good understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements
Desirable:
* Ability to program or part-program at the machine
* Problem-solving skills
* Experience contributing to continuous improvement activities
Why Apply?
* Strong hourly rates with 20% shift allowance
* Modern CNC lathes including Mazak, Haas, and Doosan
* Structured rotating shift pattern
* Secure, long-term opportunity