CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £17.26 – £18.45 per hour (£35,000 – £37,500 basic)
Potential Earnings: Up to £45,000 – £48,000 with overtime
Hours: 39 hours per week + overtime available
Shift: Days – Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm, Friday 7:30am–12:30pm
An established and well-respected precision engineering subcontractor is seeking an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their Large CNC Turning Cell at their Liverpool facility. The company specialises in the manufacture of one-off and small batch components, supplying critical industries including nuclear, defence, oil & gas, fluid handling and power generation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys working on complex components and varied projects, with a high level of autonomy in programming, tooling selection and machining.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating advanced CNC lathes to machine large shafts and precision components from a range of specialist steel grades.
Key responsibilities include:
Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls
Selecting tooling and developing machining processes
Machining shafts up to 3.2 metres in length
Working from detailed engineering drawings
Machining a range of materials including exotic alloys
Operating machines with live tooling, programmable steadies, and C & Y axis capability
Maintaining high standards in line with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
Communicating effectively with production teams and management
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering / Machining
Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes
Experience with Fanuc control systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 2 years)
Experience machining exotic metals such as Super Duplex, Duplex, Inconel 718, X750, Hastelloy or Monel
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable (not essential):
Experience with Doosan CNC lathes (8”–30” chucks, up to 3.2m capacity)
Manual Guide programming
Experience using CNC programming software
C & Y axis programming and machining
Experience using programmable steadies
Manufacturing valve or pump components
Experience working in nuclear, defence, oil & gas or power generation sectors
Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office 365
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Company bonus scheme (subject to performance)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Corporate workwear
Flexible working arrangements may be considered depending on business needs
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you are an experienced CNC Turner looking to work on challenging precision engineering projects within a high-quality machining environment, we would be interested in hearing from you.
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